Area Technician MT9967 Position Available In Volusia, Florida

Area Technician MT9967
Stetson University
in DeLand, FL

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Full-Time

Salary:

Salary Grade:

5

Posted:

04/16/2025

Category:

Facilities Management Tracking Code
1439-280 Job Description The Area Technician performs skilled tasks in the operation and in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, renovation, and installation of building systems, structures, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employment duties include, but are not limited to:
Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as inspecting, checking operation, cleaning, lubrication, changing HVAC filters, and servicing equipment and building components or structures, such as windows, doors, roofs, stairs, furniture, ceilings, and flooring, consistent with contemporary standards of good practice
Complete work orders as assigned in a timely manner and updating them accordingly
Perform general building repairs including constructing, installing, replacing, renovating or repairing cabinets, furniture, interior walls, paneling, insulation, roofs, stairs, screens, doors, door hardware, windows and window framing, chalkboards, hand railings, decking, ceilings, flooring, plumbing leaks, clogged pipes, light fixture lamps and ballast, switches, electrical outlets, etc., which requires having dexterity with both hands
Perform minor carpentry, masonry, glazing, drywall hanging, plastering, painting, and caulking
Repair or assist in repairs to plumbing fixtures such as faucets, water closets, urinals, lavatories, showers, bathtubs, drinking fountains, circulation pumps, water heaters, valves and drains, sewer, and water lines, which requires having dexterity with both hands
Participate in departmental teams as assigned
Prepare time and materials estimates as required for facilities renewal, maintenance, and renovations
Perform daily inspections of work areas, buildings, and related structures, and ensure steps are taken to maintain these areas in accordance with the university’s best practices and safety guidelines
Respond to student and other group issues in a timely manner with a courteous and professional demeanor
Advise supervision on upgrading/replacement needs of systems and related components; and assist in researching recommendations for their purchase
Assist in the oversight of outside vendors and contractors to ensure their compliance with contractual obligations and the university’s standards of quality
Perform all other duties as assigned
Required Skills
The ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written English
Functional computer literacy
The ability to practically apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to building repair, equipment repair and operation, and systems repair, not limited to heating, mechanical ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and domestic hot water systems, including electrical and plumbing, and related mechanical equipment such as controls, pumps, compressors, etc.
The ability to practically apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety and security
Knowledgeable in basic practices employed in the building trades and trade applicable laws
The ability to be available at all hours for emergency services, as well as the ability to work overtime
The ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self- and pre-imposed objectives and deadlines
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, and the university community
The ability to carry and lift moderately heavy objects (20-30 bl.) to very heavy objects (100 lb. or over)
The ability to walk over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, climb stepladders and work in confined spaces
The ability to walk and climb stairs and provide manual labor necessary to fulfill job functions; many buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators
The ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida. Frequently perform work outside and may work in buildings without air conditioning, heating, or other comforts. May work in areas that are dusty, noisy, and areas that may have unpleasant odors.
Required Experience
Minimum high school diploma or GED required
Two (2) years of vocational training in a skilled trade highly desired and preferred; training courses directly related to building repair and maintenance
Three (3) years hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, and renovation of buildings, building systems and related structures, including some exposure to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and domestic hot water, electrical and plumbing systems, or two (2) years hands-on experience as outlined above and State certification in a technical trade area
Desire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.

Salary Grade:

5
Stetson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that affirms cultural diversity and inclusion as a core value of academic excellence at Stetson University. We are committed to achieving equal access in education, employment, and participation through the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds, and to meaningful academic and intellectual transformation in curriculum, research and service. We are dedicated to actions and policies that foster a community in which individuals with various identities, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints work together to create opportunities for engagement through rewarding and fulfilling careers and personal experiences in a culturally and racially diverse society and a globalized world. We strongly encourage members of historically under-represented and economically disadvantaged groups and women to apply for employment. Stetson University is an EEO, ADA, ADEA, and GINA employer.
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