General Maintenance Tech III

Organizational Summary

The USF Research Foundation Inc. promotes encourages and enhances research activities of University faculty staff and students. Incorporated by the State of Florida this not-for-profit direct-support organization provides a means by which discoveries inventions processes and work products of the USF faculty staff and students can be transferred from the University laboratory to benefit the public. Funds generated by such activities are used to enhance research at the University. The Research Foundation is responsible for receiving and administering all royalties related to intellectual property and acts as a fiduciary entity on behalf of the licensee and university programs. The Research Foundation owns and operates the USF Research Park with multiple research and office buildings and a technology incubator. A Director & CFO and Director of Operations provide vision for and oversight of the Research Foundation and are direct reports to the Senior Vice President for Research Innovation & Knowledge Enterprise. The Research Foundation has approximately 10 employees and net assets of $69 million.

Position Summary

This position is critical to the efficient and effective operations of the USF Research Park and its facilities. Because of the research work done on site there are non-standard life safety matters at hand. This position is also critical to the effective management of the operations and maintenance of our approximately 500000sf of research lab office and collaborative space in the Research Park spread over 6 buildings owned by the Research Foundation (there are an additional 3 owned by third parties). The scope of responsibility has continued to grow with the addition of the 120000sf lab and office building for which the core and shell were completed in March 2022.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs regular maintenance and repairs to a multitude of building systems structures and equipment. Also makes repairs to complex control systems. Rebuilds lab controllers and lab air valves. Monitors all life safety systems. Responds to building emergencies and is subject to on-call rotation.
• Performs preventative maintenance & inspections for building areas/systems including but not limited to roof inspections floor drains and grated interior and exterior building inspections perform ADA inspections automatic and fire door inspections HVAC. Has training in the operation of complex refrigeration system. Has knowledge of and is responsible for the operation of Central Energy Plant.
• Replace/install small machinery such as sump pumps compressors etc. Minor Electrical to include resetting breakers testing for power etc. Minor Plumbing to include unclogging drains sinks and toilets turning off water to areas in emergencies.
• Performs corrective maintenance and repair functions to parts of building structure tile installation and repair patching carpentry.
• Assist Leadership by compiling data for efficiency analysis future planning and troubleshooting. Assist Leadership with institutional/historical knowledge for system design and future planning. Assist leadership to co-ordinate manage and monitor contractor activities for projects during their planning and implementation. Review building plans and participate in walkthroughs of new construction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; and four years of appropriate building maintenance experience; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Valid Florida Class E operator (driver) license.

Special Skills/Knowledge

Must have knowledge of Siemens BAS system. Must also be able to perform repairs to the controls system.

Must have knowledge of chiller plant operations. Must be able to perform repairs to chillers chilled water pumps valves and other support equipment. Must be able to diagnose problems to cooling towers and associated valves and pumps.

Must be able to diagnose issues with lab air supply and exhaust systems. Must have knowledge of the BSL-3 support systems how they operate and be able to perform emergency repairs on associated equipment.

Additional Information for Applicants

This position requires a Level 1 background check.