Lab Equipment Maintenance Assistant 113020-001H

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the part-time position of Lab Equipment Maintenance Assistant on the Palm Bay Campus in Palm Bay, Florida.

 The Lab Equipment Maintenance Assistant is an integral position at the Fire Training Center providing direct support to the Program.  Students and faculty rely on timely coordination of equipment, props and vehicles for the safe operation of training conducted on a daily basis.  This position is labor intensive involving the preparation and maintenance of various fire service-related equipment and props.    

 The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

•  High School Diploma or GED.
• Career or volunteer firefighting certificate or equivalent. 
• Active or retired firefighter preferred.      
• Pump Operator certificate or working knowledge to operate a fire truck. 
• Must have knowledge and experience of the use of hand & power tools and equipment.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

 *High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment.  All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

 Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move 50 + pounds.
• Must have good hand eye coordination.
• Must be able to stand, stoop and bend for certain periods of time.
• Works outside in various weather conditions.
• Works in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment.
• Works in noisy conditions.

 The hourly salary is $14.00 per hour.  This position has been approved for up to 28 hours per week.  This position is eligible for regular part-time benefits (i.e. vacation, life insurance, etc.).

 Applications will be accepted from April 14, 2021 through April 23, 2021; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.  Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day.  This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment.  If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources.  With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.

NOTE TO APPLICANT

Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work. 

CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES

Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922

Telephone: (321) 433-7070  FAX: (321) 433-7065  Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770

Email: resources@easternflorida.edu 

Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/administration-departments/human-resources/employment-needs-opportunities/employment-opportunities.cfm

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.