Maintenance Specialist #11901
Facilities Services

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a Maintenance Specialist.

Required Qualifications: This position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of recent and verifiable building maintenance, carpentry work and painting experience. Candidate must also be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position also requires the successful candidate to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License to drive College vehicles. Candidate must be able to be forklift certified.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum hourly rate of $15.15 with an approximate annual amount of $31,500.

Working Hours: Normal working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Please note: The responsibilities of this position may require the candidate to have personal transportation for temporary assignment at any Daytona State campus. This position may be permanently relocated to any of the Daytona State campuses as needed. A flexible work schedule is in effect and the candidate must be able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays/overtime as needed and be able to report during emergency situations (leaks, storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.).

Posted Date: 3/6/2023 Closing Date: 3/21/2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs carpentry and painting duties. Assists with minor renovation of classrooms, labs and offices including installing studs, walls, and repairing drywall. Builds concrete forms. Installs doors, locks, hinges, panic device hardware. Installs paper towel and soap dispensers.
• Performs preventative building maintenance which includes maintaining roofs, windows, brick, tile, and concrete surfaces. Performs minor furniture repair.
• Installs and/or replaces ceiling tile and grid systems. Monitors roof leaks.
• Uses pressure washing equipment to clean and prepare surfaces.
• Makes ADA and traffic signage for all campuses. Operates computerized sign engravement equipment.
• Maintains and safeguards department tools, vehicles, and shop areas.
• Drives College vehicles and operates golf carts and light trucks to retrieve/return supplies, equipment, tools, etc.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information. Attends professional seminars and/or conferences to improve professional skills to maintain required certifications/licenses.
• Gathers, verifies, and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for assigned areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The candidate must be able to perform medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, or raising objects, exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. This position requires the ability to use machines, hand tools, or equipment such as trenchers, tractors, light trucks, light equipment, mowers, forklift, or power saws. This position involves exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet, or humid conditions, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, and toxic/caustic chemicals. Candidate should also have computer knowledge to be able to clock in/out and view other personnel related information (i.e., paycheck, W-2, etc.).

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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