Life and Safety Maintenance Mechanic II

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Maintain and repair all life safety equipment to support University Research one status. Implements and performs the Preventive Maintenance Program Applicable to Life Safety Systems at all campuses.

• Performs a variety of operating and Life Safety/Utility System duties to ensure that the University equipment is maintained adequately to sustain an educational and working environment. Interfaces with other maintenance staff assigned to this shift to accomplish job assignments. Performs prescheduled preventive maintenance on fire alarms and related equipment; air compressors; emergency generators; elevators, back flow preventers; domestic water pumps; lift stations; hot water heaters and associated re-circulating pumps; vacuum pumps; and electrical motors. Maintain loading dock lifts and Gas Systems.
• Responsible for working off shift after hours to perform shut downs and emergency repair of Life Safety and Utility System equipment. Assists in calls from Public Safety or the University community regarding emergency conditions related to the equipment mentioned above. Provides access to University building equipment rooms to contractors for repairs at all campuses.
• Conducts general cleaning of equipment and mechanical rooms.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment needed to perform the job tasks required by this position.
• Completes preventive maintenance logs, records and reports. Assists the Life Safety/Utility Systems supervisor in ordering of parts as to maintain proper inventory of parts. Consults Supervisor to summon contract company repair person(s) if unable to repair or if temporary repairs will not last until next shift arrives.

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for mechanical trades or a high school diploma and two (2) years of appropriate experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License CDL - Class E

• Certification as a Fire Alarm System Agent (FASA), Notifer certified and Florida Fire Protection certified (preferred).
• Experience performing preventive maintenance of elevators.
• Experience performing diagnostic electrical issues; making minor repairs to motor controls and pumps.
• Background or knowledge of one or more of the following system, fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, hot water heaters (boilers), elevators, lift stations, gas systems.
• Background or knowledge of one or more of the following mechanical systems; air compressors, vacuum pumps, dock lifts, domestic water systems, back flows, emergency generators.

Staff

• Begin time: 7:00 AM
• End time: 3:30 PM

• Confined Space Entry
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Industrial Vehicles & Mobile Equipment
• Live Animals
• Loud Noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration
• Manual Materials Handling
• Needs personal protective equipment for the job
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Power Tools
• Roof Work & Scaffolds
• Personal Protective Equipment

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Must be able to work in close quarters for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to work with loud noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration.
• On call 24 hour by 7 day for possible emergency situations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Shift may vary according to departmental needs.
• Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.