Job location: Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2022-03-29
Req: REQ11824
Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. 

Position Summary:

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic, Fort Pierce, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains and repairs physical structures, systems or equipment. Including but not limited to temperature control systems, greenhouse ventilation, and propane heaters for the buildings.
• Operates equipment and machinery such as forklift and backhoe. Assists with plumbing, light construction, retrofits, and demolition.
• Assists with design or construction of systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, irrigation and plumbing.
• Performs general facilities maintenance and keeps records of preventive maintenance activities per schedule.
• Performs routine activities including, but not limited to changing filters, changing light bulbs, painting, moving furniture and equipment.
• Performs in emergency situations, (e.g., hurricane preparations and emergency call-in).

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and four years appropriate experience. Vocational/technical training may substitute for experience.

Appropriate experience must include: HVAC, chillers, greenhouse ventilation and propane heaters for buildings.

Ability to be on-call as scheduled and work outside of regular hours as needed.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to work outside, in extreme heat, in covered areas or outside with no protection from the elements.

Must have a valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain within two weeks from date of hire.

Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and vendors.

Salary:

$15.00 per hour

College or Department:

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Location:

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., must be able to work outside normal working hours when needed.

Application Deadline:

2022-04-12-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans, spouses of eligible veterans, and certain family members of eligible veterans, in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 295.07. Please submit your DD214 (Member 4 preferred) showing your dates and character of service with your application as an attachment or fax to 561-297-3915 or scan and email to jobs@fau.edu, prior to the closing date of the position. If faxing your DD214, please also send an email to jobs@fau.edu to notify us that the form was faxed, make sure the email includes your name and the REQ# of the job that was applied to.

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.