Maintenance Mechanic, Senior (CPS)

Please label all uploaded documents with your full name (for example: Jane_Doe_Resume ). This helps ensure your materials are properly matched to your application. If you are a currently active Polk State College employee, please create an account using your polk.edu staff email address. Our HR system will not recognize you as an active employee. Description The Senior Maintenance Mechanic provides general facility maintenance services and operations, including plumbing, light carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical maintenance, HVAC maintenance, general operations, and at times limited landscape and grounds maintenance should it be warranted. Further, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic resolves the more complex questions and problems that arise in maintenance, operations, and repair of buildings, equipment, and systems throughout the College. Essential Functions/Duties As assigned by Superintendent, directs, and supports technical support staff including Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Technicians on specific jobs, work orders, and projects. As assigned by and under the supervision of the Superintendent, develops and implements preventive maintenance and repair programs and procedures for specific areas and operations of the College. Ensures that all building and physical plant systems are fully operational and are inspected in accordance with accepted standards. Maintains logs and reports these inspections to the Superintendent weekly

• or immediately if not operational.

Maintains current knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations, and ensures compliance. Acts as a source of direction and resource for the peer-training and guidance of the less experienced staff. Promptly and professionally responds to service requests, including hot calls, cold calls, and odor complaints. Promptly and professionally responds to service requests from facility users for the troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and resetting of defective mechanical systems, electrical components, plumbing system, and/or the air conditioning systems. Contacts the Superintendent when the work is beyond the senior mechanic's capability, recommends course of action, then assists with the completion of the work as required. Inspects and examines fire detection, fire protection, and life safety systems and responds to all fire systems and emergency calls. Adheres to College and unit-level rules and procedures. Safeguards College assets and immediately reports assets found missing or in disrepair to the Superintendent. Follows all safety instruction provided to him/her and uses all personal protective equipment assigned to prevent accidents. Cycles and tests emergency generators. Checks and tests the energy management computer system operation, takes readings, and observes operations. Adjusts, repairs, resets manual bypass valves, and adjusts commercial air conditioning equipment. Perform various landscaping and ground maintenance activities as directed or as needed. Develops and completes work orders, maintains documentation of service requests, and provides excellent customer service. Keeps daily logs on major components up to date. Loads, unloads, and moves various materials and equipment as directed by Superintendent or as needed in situation. Performs electrical maintenance

• including repairs or replacements of ballasts, switches, motors, controls, lighting fixtures, etc. Performs mechanical maintenance
• including repairs or replacements of motors, switches, thermostats, humidistat, other minor repairs to equipment, etc. Performs plumbing maintenance
• including minor plumbing repairs, leaks, repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures, minor soldering, and brazing, etc. Performs other maintenance
• including painting, light carpentry, shelf installations, mounting of bulletin boards, cleaning & painting of equipment, stops drains, checks boilers, and water, gas, and sewer lines, lubricates non-sealed bearings, replaces, or cleans filters, etc.

Responds to requests to set-up of equipment and furniture for college events or scheduled functions. Safely operates various equipment including power tools, forklifts, motorized vehicles, and other equipment associated with a wide range of facility maintenance. Responds promptly to after-hours requests. Consistently create a better experience for those who interact and engage with Campus Operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications Required Skills:

Good organizational skills, with special attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively

• both orally and in writing
• and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment. Ability to work under general direction and infrequent supervision, planning details of procedures and methods to attain definite objectives. Demonstrated skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Knowledge of standard tools, materials, practices of trades areas assigned. Knowledge of occupation hazards and safety precautions of trades. Physically able to perform tasks as outlined. Makes decisions within broad limitations of policies and within accepted standards. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people. Knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals & objectives, and rules & procedures. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must possess (or obtain within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License throughout employment. Working Conditions/Additional Information As essential personnel will require coming in on evenings, weekends, holidays, during emergencies and other times when the College is scheduled to be closed. Travel between campuses is required. Exposure on frequent basis to several disagreeable elements or factors such as oil, dirt, heat, dampness, fumes, chemical dust, and noise. Salary and Benefits Information This position is level C17 . We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

Required Education:

Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent) is required.

Required Experience :

Minimum of four (4) years of related previous experience in a facilities maintenance role in one or more trades.

Preferred Experience:

Seven (7) years or more of related experience is preferred. Experience in higher education or other large, complex organizations is preferred. Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: a resume. an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed). Important Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application. Polk State College is a drug-free workplace. Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered. Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment. Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact: Title IX Coordinator 3425 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803 863.669.2903 compliance@polk.edu For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu .