Maintenance Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Valencia College is now hiring a full‑time Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance Operations department at our Lake Nona Campus.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks, from electrical and plumbing repairs to routine building maintenance. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that our facilities remain fully operational and in excellent condition. This is a dynamic role that requires a proactive approach to repair and maintenance tasks across multiple building systems.

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting

About Valencia’s Maintenance Department: The Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial Department is charged with providing and maintaining a high‑quality, clean and safe environment that supports and enhances the learning‑centered atmosphere at Valencia College. The mission is to provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment in which our students, faculty and staff can accomplish their educational and professional goals.

• State Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
• Paid time off – Annual leave, spring break, winter break, and other holidays.
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more.

• This position will operate in a Fully Onsite environment. The role involves occasional travel, attendance at meetings and campus events.
• This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
• OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS
  :
  Please note that you will have to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
• Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume.

Position Number
: SE

Position Title
:
Maintenance Technician

Job Type
:
Staff, Full‑Time

Employee Class Description
: C2‑Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description
:
Responsible for performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, limited HVAC repairs or other maintenance areas. This position may perform maintenance assignments alone or may help other more skilled craft personnel in performing their duties.

Flexible Work Arrangement
:
Fully On‑site – Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.

Grade
: 2025

Exemption Status
:
Non‑Exempt

Posting Number
: S3757P

Location(s):
Proposed

Work Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (hours subject to change based on business needs)

Drivers License Requirement
:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. The employee will be required to operate a college vehicle, including but not limited to on and between campuses and in the local community, in order to perform the essential job functions.

Required Minimum Education
:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Preferred Qualifications
:
Experience performing related work such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical.

• Mechanical skill.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of practices and principles of the trade assigned.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair activities assigned.
• Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools.
• Ability to perform heavy (over 45 lbs.) lifting and…