Maintenance Support Worker (Biscayne Bay Campus)

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Job Summary Supports and facilitates the operations of the University by ensuring a safe, functional, learning environment for the continued growth of our students and the community. Assists and conducts routine preventative maintenance inspections of system equipment, making temporary or permanent repairs when possible and reporting all defects that may not be handled during a regular shift. Changes air filters in all HVAC equipment and cleans/replace A/C vents as needed. Checks equipment operations and reports any issues to the department supervisor. Assists with the maintenance and repair of work orders in reference to various trades, and activities, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, refrigeration maintenance, etc. Inspects, cleans, and repairs equipment within the unit. Performs maintenance related duties including, pressure cleaning building and walkways throughout campus, repair and replacement of building ceiling tiles. Disassembles and picks up surplus property for BBC and delivers to storage area of the Property Control Department. Assists in picking up from off-campus locations, donations that have been given to the University. Delivers equipment from the warehouse back out to the university community. Assists with special projects assigned to Campus Services personnel and performs other duties and tasks related to university operations or requirements as may be required by Facilities Management administration and/or other University's administrators. Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator. Assists with special projects assigned to Campus Services personnel and performs other duties and tasks related to university operations or requirements as may be required by Facilities Management administration and/or other University administrators. Minimum Qualifications Completion of 8th grade. Job Category Staff Advertised Salary $33,000 - $36,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Working Condition(s) Manual Materials Handling Needs personal protective equipment for the job Operating University Vehicles (all types) Power Tools Ladders/Lifts/ Elevated Platforms Lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling equipment. Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Driver's License Check Other Information Must be able to work with loud noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University Shift may vary according to departmental needs. 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