Building Operations Specialist

Requisition No: 871158

Agency:
Management Services

Working Title:

BUILDING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $49,843.82

Posting Closing Date: 03/16/2026

This position reports to the Capitol Building in Tallahassee, FL. This employee shall provide maintenance assistance and support to the Capitol Complex. Specific duties include mechanical maintenance to equipment in this facility.

• Perform highly skilled and complex mechanical repairs on building equipment.
• Inspect equipment, analyze trouble and plan sequence of repair operations.
• Investigate complaints and equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Analyze performance of equipment.
• Performs maintenance on air conditioning systems.
• Assist with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures and minor carpet repairs.
• Plumbing duties, to include but not limited to unclogging of drains, repair of flush valves, repair of commodes, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains.
• Repair receptacles; pull new circuits for electrical, run EMT & PVC conduit, change out breakers.
• Assist the maintenance staff with monitoring or adjusting the Energy Management, Fire Protection and Security Systems.
• Assist outside contractors and others as needed.

• Employee is expected to conduct administrative tasks in the performance of his daily job duties. These tasks include but are not limited to:
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Accurately enter time worked, leave requests and leave taken into the People First system.
• Accurately enter and maintain data in the work order and PM system.
• Operate a computer to check email, create and respond to assigned work request, conduct research, locate and order repair parts.
• Maintain vehicle logs and ensure vehicle maintenance is performed at established intervals.

• Incumbent maintains good public relations with peers, supervision and tenants in the building.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationship with others.
• Maintains a good rapport with tenants, co-workers and supervisors in buildings; keeps them informed of any unusual situation and is available to answer questions and requests.
• Excellent public relations skills are required since this position is in continuous contact with both tenants and the public.
• It is required that a courteous and respectful behavior be displayed at all times.
• A professional image is needed, as this position represents the department to both the public and tenants.

• Perform all work in a safe manner.
• Reports all safety problems to Facilities Manager.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Participates in mentoring and training Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Support Technicians.

• Knowledge of mechanical system operation, troubleshooting and repair i.e. chillers, boilers ahu’s, variable frequency drives, variable air volume systems, pumps and motors.
• Knowledge and operation of computer applications (i.e. Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft Office applications).
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems i.e. chillers, boilers ahu’s, variable frequency drives, variable air volume systems, pumps and motors.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.
• Skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to install, maintain and repair…