General Maintenance Technician

Embry-Riddle:
Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace

As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ - and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations - Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university.

For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery.

As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to support the Housing Maintenance team in Daytona Beach, Florida. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of routine and skilled maintenance and repair tasks across campus facilities and infrastructure.

The technician will work across multiple trades—including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC—to ensure campus buildings remain safe, functional, and well-maintained. This position plays a key role in supporting student housing, classrooms, and campus operations through timely response to work orders, preventive maintenance, and support during campus events and emergencies.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and experienced in general facilities maintenance, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and campus infrastructure across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC)
• Respond to and complete assigned work orders in a timely manner, ensuring work meets campus standards and is properly documented in the CMMS system
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and repairs to maintain facility operations and safety
• Perform routine tasks such as replacing fixtures, repairing drywall, painting, installing doors and hardware, and maintaining flooring and ceiling systems
• Maintain roofs, gutters, and drainage systems, including cleaning and minor repairs
• Install appliances, classroom equipment, and fixtures such as whiteboards, monitors, and bulletin boards
• Support residence hall turnover and classroom preparation
• Assist with campus office moves and special event setup/breakdown (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Operate university vehicles safely and report maintenance needs
• Respond to campus emergencies, including severe weather preparation and recovery efforts
• Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

The hourly rate for this position is up to $18.00 per hour. The final offer will consider the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Required Education and

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED with proficiency in grammar, spelling, basic composition, and…