Maintenance Support Technician

requisition no:886685

agency: management services

working title: maintenance support technician -

maintenance support technician
division of real estate development and management
state of florida department of management services
this is an on-site position located in tallahassee, fl

position overview and responsibilities:

this position is responsible for maintenance assistance and support to building personnel. Specific duties include routine minor mechanical maintenance of equipment in this building.

• assist the maintenance mechanical staff and skilled tradesmen assigned to building and perform minor repairs as directed.
• carrying ladders and other equipment, doing touch-up painting, minor carpentry.
• changing light bulbs and ballasts, switches, receptacles, etc. Ability to use wiggies & meter.
• maintenance on the floor, carpet machines, and groundskeeping equipment.
• performs maintenance on air conditioning systems, change filters, and write the installation date of the filters, pump repair, etc.
• assist with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures, and minor carpet repairs.
• plumbing duties include but are not limited to unclogging drains, repair of flush valves, repair of commodes, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains.
• fix receptacles; pull new circuits for electrical, run emt & pvc conduit, change out breakers.
• work on doors, door closers, door hinges, door locks, and windows.
• unstop and repair dispensers.
• complete all necessary paperwork associated with duties.
• assist the facilities manager in monitoring or adjusting the energy management, fire protection, and security systems.
• assist maintenance mechanic, outside contractors, and others as needed.

• perform light cleaning in the building, including but not limited to cleaning water fountains, cleaning doors, walls, switch plates, and kick-plates.
• cleaning & restocking restrooms.
• ability to understand and take directions from supervisor, recognize problems or potential problems, and communicate those findings to the supervisor.
• perform groundskeeping duties as needed.
• keep entrance steps, entrance mats, and porches clean and police around the exterior of the building.
• ability to read and understand blueprints.

• the incumbent maintains good public relations with peers, supervisors, and tenants in the building.
• establishes and maintains good working relationships with others.
• maintains a good rapport with tenants, co-workers, and supervisors in buildings; keeps them informed of any unusual situation and is available to answer questions and requests.
• excellent public relations skills are required since this position is in continuous contact with both tenants and the public.
• it is required that courteous and respectful behavior be displayed at all times.
• a professional image is needed, as this position represents the department to both the public and tenants.

• perform all work in a safe manner.
• reports all safety problems to the facilities manager.
• adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented, and attends required safety meetings. Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.

• knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.
• skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
• ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• ability to read blueprints.
• ability to install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment
• ability to take accurate measurements.
• ability to follow instructions
• ability to model behaviors of accountability, communication, empowerment, flexibility, integrity, respect, teamwork

licensure/registration/certification requirements (if applicable, list the appropriate florida statute or federal regulation cite):

valid driver’s license.

• one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours.
• a valid and applicable driver’s license
• this position requires prolonged periods of time walking, standing, bending, lifting, and the use of all types of ladders and occasional use of personnel lift.

• adheres to safety awareness policies in the…