Maintenance Specialist #11827
Facilities Services

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a Maintenance Specialist.

Required Qualifications: This position requires a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of recent and verifiable building maintenance and/or carpentry maintenance experience. This positions also requires the successful candidate to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License to drive College vehicles. Candidate must have own transportation to report to other College locations as assigned. Candidate must be able to be forklift certified within one year of employment.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum hourly rate of $15.15 with an approximate annual amount of $31,500.

Working Hours: Normal working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Various shifts and locations will be assigned based on the needs of the college. Candidate must be able to work additional hours, including days/nights/weekends/holidays/overtime as needed and be able to report during emergency situations (leaks, storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.).

Posted Date: 4/19/2023 Closing Date: 4/27/2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs carpentry and painting duties. Assists with minor renovation of classrooms, labs and offices including installing studs, walls, and repairing drywall. Builds concrete forms. Installs doors, locks, hinges, panic device hardware. Installs paper towel and soap dispensers.
• Performs preventative building maintenance which includes maintaining roofs, windows, and brick, tile, and concrete surfaces. Performs minor furniture repair.
• Installs and/or replaces ceiling tile and grid systems. Monitors roof leaks.
• Uses pressure washing equipment to clean and prepare surfaces.
• Makes ADA and traffic signage for all campuses. Operates computerized sign engravement equipment.
• Maintains and safeguards department tools, vehicles, and shop areas.
• Drives College vehicles and operates golf carts and light trucks to retrieve/return supplies, equipment, tools, etc.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information. Attends professional seminars and/or conferences to improve professional skills to maintain required certifications/licenses.
• Gathers, verifies, and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for assigned areas.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The candidate must be able to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling and lifting all of the time, exerting at least 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis. The candidate in this position will experience exposure to indoor and outdoor temperatures. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Candidate should also have computer knowledge to be able to clock in/out and view other personnel related information (i.e., paycheck, W-2, etc.).

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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