Maintenance Support Technician - OPS - 48006297 (blind Services)

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - OPS - 48006297 (BLIND SERVICES)

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services, at the Career, Technology, and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), located in Daytona Beach. This position will provide routine cleaning of the buildings and grounds and provide maintenance assistance and support. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts. Due to the 24/7 nature of the operations at the campus, these shifts could be subject to change to best fill vacancies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cleaning of the buildings. These duties will include but will not be limited to: cleaning water fountains, doors, kick-plates, walls, floors, switch plates, windows, and countertops.
• Cleans restrooms which will include sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, and floors.
• Removes trash and restocks all restroom supplies.
• Ensures all areas are sanitized daily with the proper chemical compound used.
• Has the ability to understand and take directions from supervisor; recognizes problems or potential problems and communicates those findings to the supervisor.
• Performs grounds keeping duties as needed.
• Keeps entrances, entrance mats, and sidewalks clean and safe around the exterior of the buildings.
• Experience with using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but will not be limited to: gloves, eye goggles, respirators, etc.
• Ability to interpret and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), chemical usages, ability to follow recommended dilution ratios, and understanding of proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Keeps track of inventory parts on hand for all repairs and/or replacements. Requests parts to be ordered on an "as needed basis."
• Maintains, tracks, and is responsible for tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring their availability and making sure they are in safe operating condition.
• Assists with the authorized moving of office furniture, equipment, and other property as needed.
• Performs inspections and identifies possible safety hazards in or around buildings using the correct procedures to correct these hazards.
• Performs routine inspections of fire safety equipment such as extinguishers, safety lights, and detectors.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a complete understanding and working knowledge of all safety procedures and regulations.
• Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented, and attends required safety meetings.
• Practices lessons learned daily to avoid accidents.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites and individual working spaces.
• Records and updates completed work orders and other information on a daily activity report and updates the site maintenance logbooks as required.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the Division of Blind Services.
• Has the ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Assists in semi-annual fire drills.
• Assists outside contractors and others as needed and performs minor maintenance repairs as directed.
• Carries ladders and other equipment; does touch-up painting and minor carpentry work.
• Changes light bulbs, lighting ballasts, switches, receptacles, etc.
• Performs maintenance on floors and carpets, as well as uses carpet cleaning machines and grounds keeping equipment.
• Performs maintenance on air conditioning systems, change filters, and maintains maintenance logs.
• Assists with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures, and performs minor carpet repairs.
• Plumbing duties will include but will not be limited to: unclogging drains, repair of flush valves, repair of commodes, sinks, urinals, and drinking fountains.
• Works on doors, door closures, door hinges, and door locks.
• Completes all necessary paperwork associated with maintenance duties.
• Assists the Maintenance Superintendent with monitoring or adjusting the Energy Management, Fire Protection, and Security Systems.
• Assists in the maintenance of all fleet vehicles.
• Performs all lifting duties in accordance with safe lifting guidelines to ensure limited risk of injury to self, others, and to prevent property damage.
• Has the ability to read and understand blueprints.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of procedures and methods used in cleaning, floor care, and handling of chemicals and cleaners.
• Knowledge of procedures/methods used in building, mechanical and fire equipment maintenance or operation.
• Skill in using power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Who We're Looking For:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience with general custodial responsibilities.
• One year of experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings, plumbing, mechanical or fire equipment.

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement:

The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

Background Screening Requirement:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Selective Service System (SSS) and Requirement:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.