Construction Technician

Department


FSU Facilities Maintenance Department


Responsibilities


Assists with concrete finishing, form setting, fence construction, air hammer operation, street repairs, and parking lot maintenance. Performs carpentry duties such as layout, grading, and construction of forms for retainer walls, benches, tables, sidewalks, and structures requiring the use of cement, mortar, block, and related building materials.


Assists with the construction, maintenance, repair, and demolition of university structures as required. Will perform duties related to painting and striping campus-wide, such as parking lots, parking garages, crosswalks and roadways, grading gravel lots, and railroad ties.

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment, including backhoe, trencher, front-end loader, skid steer, and mini excavator. Responsible for the routine maintenance of the equipment operated.

Maintains records and timekeeping as required. Performs other related tasks in support of Facilities Maintenance. Operates University vehicles and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


High school diploma or equivalency. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.

A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

University Information


One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply


If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.


Veterans' Preference


Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for Veterans' Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans' Preference required documentation (PDF) , or call FSU Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io .

Considerations


This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .


Equal Employment Opportunity


FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.