Area Technician MT9874

Area Technician MT9874

Company:
Stetson University

Job Location:

Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Type:
Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: DeLand, FL

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Division: Finance & Administration | Facilities

Department: Building & Equip. Maint.-Deland

Closing Date:
Continuous

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit:
N/A -- Pay Grade: 05

Job Description

This position performs skilled tasks in the operation and in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, renovation and installation of building systems, structures and equipment.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as inspecting, checking operation, cleaning, lubrication, changing HVAC filters, and servicing equipment and building components or structures, such as windows, doors, roofs, stairs, furniture, ceilings, and flooring, consistent with contemporary standards of good practice.
• Complete work orders as assigned in a timely manner and update them accordingly.
• Perform general building repairs including constructing, installing, replacing, renovating or repairing cabinets, furniture, interior walls, paneling, insulation, roofs, stairs, screens, doors, door hardware, windows and window framing, chalkboards, hand railings, decking, ceilings, flooring, plumbing leaks, clogged pipes, light fixture lamps and ballast, switches, electrical outlets, etc.
• Perform minor carpentry, masonry, glazing, drywall hanging, plastering, painting, and caulking.
• Repair or assists in repairs to plumbing fixtures such as faucets, water closets, urinals, lavatories, showers, bathtubs, drinking fountains, circulation pumps, water heaters, valves and drain, sewer and water lines. This requires having dexterity with both hands.
• Participate in departmental teams as assigned
• Prepare time and materials estimates as required for facilities renewal, maintenance and renovations.
• Perform daily inspections of work areas, buildings and related structures and ensures steps are taken to maintain these areas in accordance with the university's best practices and safety guidelines.
• Respond to student and other group issues in a timely manner with a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Advise supervision on upgrading/replacement needs of systems and related components; and assist in researching recommendations for their purchase.
• Assist in the oversight of outside vendors and contractors to ensure their compliance with contractual obligations and the university's standards of quality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

• The ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written English. Functional computer literacy.
• The ability to practically apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to building repair, equipment repair and operation, and systems repair, not limited to heating, mechanical ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and domestic hot water systems, including electrical and plumbing, and related mechanical equipment such as controls, pumps, compressors, etc.
• The ability to practically apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety and security.
• Knowledgeable in basic practices employed in the building trades and trade applicable laws.
• The ability to be available at all hours for emergency services, as well as the ability to work overtime.
• The ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self and pre-imposed objectives and deadlines.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, and the university community.
• The ability to carry and lift moderately heavy objects (20-30 bl.) to very heavy objects (100 lb. or over).
• The ability to walk over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, climb stepladders and work in confined spaces.
• The ability to walk and climb stairs and provide manual labor necessary to fulfill job functions. Many buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators.
• The ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida. Frequently performs work outside and may work in buildings without air conditioning, heating, or other comforts. May work in areas that are dusty, noisy, and areas that may have unpleasant odors.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of vocational training in a skilled trade highly desired and preferred. Training courses directly related to building repair and maintenance
• Three (3) years hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, repair and renovation of buildings, building systems and related structures, including some exposure to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and domestic hot water, electrical and plumbing systems, or two (2) years hands-on experience as outlined above and State certification in a technical trade area.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier.

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order signed September 19, 2025. Due to the recent federally-mandated increased financial expense, the university is not in a position to absorb this significantly increased cost of sponsorship for new H-1B petitions at this time. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.