Senior Mechanical Trades Technician

Campus Recreation

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair strength and cardiovascular equipment across Campus Recreation facilities, including electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Perform preventive maintenance on all exercise equipment, keep accurate repair records, and flag potential problems to administration.
• Contact vendors, initiate work orders, and prepare requisitions for parts, working with Leach Center staff and coordinating major repairs and replacements.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training maintenance staff, and serve as day-of lead for indoor maintenance staff when the Maintenance Supervisor is absent.
• Stay current on equipment technology through training and seminars, and perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and ten (10) years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work from heights of 35 feet.

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The anticipated starting salary for this position ranges from low to mid $40,000's, commensurate with experience and education.

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

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.