The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology · 3 days ago
Utilities Operator - Jupiter, FL
Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27/hr - $27/hr
1+ years expThe Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology is seeking a full-time Utilities Operator to support the demands of the Institute’s plant operations. The role involves maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing various building related systems including mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Maintain cooling towers, chillers, pumps, motors, motor control centers, transformers, switch gear, wiring, receptacles, lighting, and fire alarm systems
Inspect building operations systems; respond to emergency calls for equipment failures; work with building management system (BMS), fire alarm, and equipment monitoring technologies
Analyze and take corrective steps to repair or replace equipment as needed, including coordination of building systems and user interruption shutdowns
Work with Facilities Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Software
Conduct building operation checks and perform daily building rounds
Respond to alarms, addressing leaks, checking equipment, moving, and changing gas cylinders. Work with building management system (BMS), fire alarm, and equipment monitoring technologies
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building equipment, changing gas cylinders and responding to alarms
Additional time for any function as needed and to assist with any facilities tasks
Moving and loading salt for building water softeners
Ordering parts and maintaining inventory
Checking and clearing roadways of debris
Sending reports and updating pass on log sheets
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Preferred
A minimum of two (2) years of experience with maintaining, repairing and installing mechanical systems or trade/vocational school certification and six (6) months of related experience is preferred
Knowledge of plant operations, building and fire codes, building construction techniques, materials applications, proper use of tools, and safe work practices and techniques
Previous mechanical repair and maintenance experience preferred
Previous trade experience (1 or more) in plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, HVAC, etc. is preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills, and the ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical systems
Must have a valid driver's license issued from the state in which the position is located
Must be available on holidays, weekends, and emergency responses as the property is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Benefits
Competitive sign-on bonus
Company
The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology
The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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