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General Maintenance Mechanic II (Part - Time) 533719
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Position Number: 5805096
Location: Miami, FL
Position Type: Facilities Management

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activityand recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU's Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

General Maintenance Mechanic II (Part - Time) 533719

Job Summary:

Performs routine maintenance at SOA Miami Beach Urban Studios (MBUS), FIU Miami Beach Visual Arts Gallery, and FIU CARTA | Mana Wynwood, to keep facilities operating properly. This position is located at the SOA Miami Beach Urban Studio.

Performs highly skilled work in the area of maintenance and repair, such as installation and repair of walls, ceiling tiles, door, door frames, signage, etc.

Supports SOA MBUS, the Visual Arts Gallery, and Mana galleries and classroom spaces in the installation and de-installation of gallery projects.

Performs finished carpentry work, repairs, builds, and installs furniture, cabinets, etc. Repairs and monitors lighting and safety equipment that includes signs and general repairs.

Uses various power tools, such as table saw, radial saw, grinders, drills, sanders, electric hand saws, and other equipment to complete work assigned including but not limited to repairs and in-house renovation.

Provides support appropriate to cleaning/sanitizing 3D printers and general facility for production.

Operates a non-university motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment needed to perform the job tasks assigned to this position.

Assists in the setup and arrangements for MBUS, Mana, and Visual Arts Gallery events, classes, and lectures.

Performs inspections of equipment for operating deficiencies and makes routine adjustment as necessary. Secures tools, parts, and equipment. Follows operational procedures and safety guidelines.

Maintains a record of parts and makes recommendations for parts and supplies to be ordered.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for mechanical trades or a high school diploma and three (3) years of appropriate experience.

Valid Florida Driver's - Class E

Salary: $17,786.50

Work Schedule:

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 12:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Expanded Background Check

Other Information:

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Travel to FIU Campus

Veterans Preference:

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

Veterans with a VA service-connected disability

Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability

Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.

Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability

A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & ManagementÂby calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 533719

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign county who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening.ÂApplicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information in the application: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicantâ€™s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country; a complete copy of your passport; the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractorâ€™s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.