Maintenance Specialist

POSITION DETAILS


Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 109820
Classification Title: Maintenance Specialist
Working Title: Plumber

Department: Facility Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $37,740
Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:


The incumbent performs journey level tasks in the Plumbing field. This person may also be asked to assist other trades as needed in the field of Carpentry, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Painting, and Locksmith duties. These duties include installation, inspection, maintenance, repair or replacement of machinery, mechanical equipment, piping, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and locksmith-related tasks. The following list of specific statements of duties does not preclude management from assigning such duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Work assignments will come from work orders, blueprints, drawings, crude sketches, and verbal or written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


A High School Diploma and four years of Plumbing experience or completion of an approved apprenticeship program. Approved vocational/technical training may substitute at equivalent rate for the required experience.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:


The incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to read and understand mechanical construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and local, state, and national plumbing codes and regulations. Understand and consistently apply internal department standard operating procedures and University polices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


Four years experience in Plumbing field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 85% - The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of plumbing and plumbing systems in university buildings and building systems to include both potable water and wastewater. This person carries out a variety of duties to include but not limited to: • Maintenance and installation of various piping systems include natural gas, air, water and vacuum. • Cuts and threads pipe using pipe-cutter and threading machine. • Assembles and installs valves, faucets, traps, wash bowls, sewers, vents, etc. • Clears clogged drains, using roto-rooter or other plumbing equipment. • Assembles, installs, and repairs routine plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water fountains, etc. • Repair or replace flushing systems such as pistons, arms, vacuum breakers, ball cocks, strainers, seals, etc. • Diagnose and repair kitchen equipment such as garbage hog, sinks, dish washer, tray conveyer, steamer, etc. • The incumbent performs a variety of preventive maintenance inspections to identify any damage or deterioration which has occurred since the last inspection. Document inspection results and submit those findings along with recommendations for corrective action to their immediate supervisor. • Conducts weekly safety shower and eyewash stations inspections. • Estimate materials, equipment, and labor time for plumbing projects. • Weld, solder, or join pipes using approved methods. • Keep detailed records of work performed, materials used, and project progress. - (Essential)
• 15% - The incumbent will be asked to assist other trades or perform other duties as determined by Supervision. Maintain job site and shop area in an orderly, clean, and safe condition. Prepare material estimates for work to be performed, using as a basis, construction best standards, drawings, blueprints, sketches, and written or verbal instructions. Communicate with the requestors for status and scheduling of work orders. Record time and material expended on work order forms. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with often to the point of being objectionable.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one's control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Daily
• Stooping: Daily
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Daily
• Lifting over 25lbs: Daily
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.
• This position is eligible for veterans' preference.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website:

Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.

Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS


Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: 7:00 - 3:30
FTE: 1.0
Closing Date: 07/30/2026