Trades Technician

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

To perform skilled and specialized work in the building operations trades for the day-to-day operation of college facilities. Complete college-wide work orders as assigned by plant operation managers.This is semi-skilled and skilled work at the advanced apprentice level in the maintenance, service, cleaning, and repairs of electrical, HVAC, and other building equipment. Work at this level includes, but is not limited to, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, air handler units, exhaust and supply fans, water pumps and mechanical equipment, building automation systems, and electrical, and lighting equipment.

At the College of Central Florida, our vision is to be "Your first choice for quality higher education." We aim to accomplish this by providing a caring and exceptional learning environment that fosters the success of our students and community. Candidates considering becoming part of the CF family must be able to embrace and model this philosophy in their day-to-day responsibilities and demonstrate our standards: professional, responsive, informative, dependable, and engaged.

PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION (Qualification Standards):

Education or training: High school diploma or equivalent required. A comparable amount of training may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Years of experience in the field:One year of experience inthe building trades, either as a trades helper (or equivalent) or as a participant in good standing in an acceptable formal training program.

A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Special skills or abilities related to the position:Knowledge of standard trade tools and occupational hazards, safety precautions, local codes, and regulations pertaining to the trades is essential.Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, specifications, and operating manuals. Ability to maintain records of work performed. Skills in the repair and maintenance of educational buildings, facilities, and other tasks needed in the operation of a college campus, but not limited to carpentry, drywall, masonry construction, demolition, renovations, and remodeling of college facilities. Positive human relations skills, with the ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with college-wide departments and employees. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain, clean, and repair cooling towers, air compressors, air handler units, exhaust and supply fans, water pumps and related equipment, direct expansion equipment, and water coolers. Service and maintain electrical, lighting, fire alarm, and other systems as assigned.
2. Complete work requests as assigned by plant operation managers for college-wide maintenance, renovations, and remodeling.
3. Work with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, grounds, locksmith, signage, and special event staff as needed to maintain college facilities and college operations.
4. Work as requested in the event of an emergency such as a hurricane, fire, violence, terrorism, or other emergency crises.
5. Work a flex schedule, including weekends, as required to maintain campus equipment and systems to maintain college operations.
6. Perform related work as assigned by the supervisor, including duties of a trades worker of a lower level.
7. Preventive maintenance of all college-wide mechanical systems, including airside filtration, coil cleaning, belts, and bearings.
8. Operation and maintenance of all college-wide HVAC Systems, including energy management systems, hydronic heating, and cooling systems, direct expansion HVAC equipment, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
9. Perform tasks by using the standard tools, materials, codes methods, and safepractices of the HVAC trade.
10. Operate power-driven and manually-operated equipment and tools.Maintains and ensures the safe operating condition of assigned equipment, tools, and vehiclesto established policy and sound trade practices.
11. Operate various hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools andequipment. Operates various trade-specific tools and instruments, such as diagnostic meters and gauges.
12. Perform various record maintenance duties (i.e. work orders, materials, and suppliesutilized, cost estimates, labor required, maintenance logs, and fuel logs).
13. Recognize and report any detected deterioration, repair needs, and maintenanceneeds to supervisor.
14. Perform planning, estimating, and coordination of assigned tasks, and assist withmore complex projects (i.e., renovations, new construction, complex repairs).
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without a hearing aid).
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing on a telephone and on a computer for extended periods.
• Routinely requires sitting at a desk and viewing a display screen for extended periods.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer or other electronic device.
• Routinely requires heavy (40 pounds or more) lifting and carrying.
• Routinely requires walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, reaching up, twisting, and bending.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works inside and outside in various weather conditions.
• In or with moving vehicles and/or equipment.
• Grease or oils.
• Uneven surfaces.
• Chemicals.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Primary Location: Levy

Education or training: High school diploma or equivalent required. A comparable amount of training may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Years of experience in the field:One year of experience inthe building trades, either as a trades helper (or equivalent) or as a participant in good standing in an acceptable formal training program.

A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Special skills or abilities related to the position:Knowledge of standard trade tools and occupational hazards, safety precautions, local codes, and regulations pertaining to the trades is essential.Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, specifications, and operating manuals. Ability to maintain records of work performed. Skills in the repair and maintenance of educational buildings, facilities, and other tasks needed in the operation of a college campus, but not limited to carpentry, drywall, masonry construction, demolition, renovations, and remodeling of college facilities. Positive human relations skills, with the ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with college-wide departments and employees. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.