Maintenance Technician II

Facilities and Business Operations

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The Facilities and Business Operations Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician II focused on paint care. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the campus, ensuring a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, providing services, and responding to requests from customers and staff. At this level, the position requires intermediate painting skills and a solid understanding of building systems maintenance.

Additionally, you will be expected to assume on‑call responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

• Perform painting and maintenance tasks for university buildings and equipment following university standards and safety guidelines.
• Apply paints, varnishes, stains, urethanes, enamels and other finishes using brushes, rollers, spray equipment and related tools.
• Prepare surfaces by removing old finishes, filling cracks and holes and ensuring proper surface conditions before painting.
• Mix and match paint colours, including custom colour matching for aged, discontinued or faded finishes.
• Complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner, including documenting labour hours, materials used and work performed.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, sanitation or repair concerns to supervisors.
• Assist central shops, contractors, campus departments and university events with support and maintenance needs.
• Maintain inventory control, equipment security and compliance with university, local, state and federal regulations.
• Participate in required safety training and collaborate with other Facilities Operations teams as needed.
• Provide support during personnel shortages, emergencies and other assigned maintenance duties.

Completion of an approved apprenticeship programme for multiple trades and 3 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance or a related field, with a focus on painting and building systems maintenance.
• Experience with interior and exterior painting, including knowledge of surface preparation for proper paint adhesion and paint application techniques.
• Proven expertise in applying a wide range of paints, coatings and finishes using various tools and equipment.
• Ability to mix and match colours, including working with discontinued or aged paint.
• Proficiency in carpentry to complete minor repairs to surfaces prior to painting and perform other preparations, including cleaning, scraping, sanding and patching imperfections on walls, ceilings, doors and trim.
• Familiarity with using spray equipment, rollers, brushes and other necessary painting tools.
• Knowledge of building systems maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical or other general trades.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer‑focused approach.
• Proficiency with using standard office software applications to include Microsoft Office, work order systems (e.g., Integrated Work Management System) and utilising telecommunication devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing priorities and emergency situations effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, inventory management and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with various campus departments and teams to address facility needs and ensure smooth operations.
• Ability to work in outdoor…