Facility Maintenance Specialist

Facility Maintenance Specialist

The Facility Maintenance Specialist is assigned to campuses to maintain continuity of facility operations in the absence of department management. They perform technical and skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment, and grounds, and assist in a variety of trades to install, repair, maintain, rebuild, inspect, and otherwise care for buildings and equipment to assure safe and cost‑effective facility operations.

• Maintains continuity of operations in absence of department management.
• Assists in routine, periodic, and preventative maintenance of equipment including inspections, servicing, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs ADA door openers and access control; maintains monthly inspection logs.
• Inspects fire extinguishers and maintains monthly inspection logs.
• Performs elevator fire operation testing and maintains monthly inspection logs.
• Performs emergency generator and fire pump operational testing and maintains inspection logs.
• Performs electrical work such as changing light bulbs, ballasts, LED conversions, and light switches.
• Prepares interior and exterior surfaces and applies paint.
• Performs plumbing repairs to piping, valves, and drain systems.
• Maintains and repairs furniture, shelving, doors, and locks.
• Assists other departments with event setup.
• Assists vendor contractor activities, such as landscapers and pest control.
• Reviews, prioritizes, tracks work orders; communicates and schedules for work order fulfillment.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two years of experience as a general maintenance technician in an educational setting or similar environments.
• Valid Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, with an acceptable driving record.

• Five years of experience as a general maintenance technician working in an institutional maintenance environment.
• Experience with Building Automation software.
• Familiarity with chiller operation.
• Familiarity with motors, pumps, and variable frequency drive systems.
• Experience with metal working processes such as welding and cutting.

• Ability to make sound, reasoned decisions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and plan daily activities.
• Organizational and job planning skills with the ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Understand practices, processes, and materials used in building, maintenance, and construction.
• Ability to multitask in different trades.
• Knowledge of safety practices common to building, maintenance, and construction.
• Knowledge in safety requirements for handling toxic or hazardous materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and follow oral and written English instructions.
• Knowledge of special equipment operation, such as forklifts, hydraulic lifts, and front‑end loaders.
• Knowledge in and the safe use and operation of hand and power equipment such as pneumatic tools, saws, drills, sanders, and landscaping tools.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to learn general and specialized computer software applications, including Microsoft Office (Outlook).

• Final hire/appointment of a candidate offered employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a job‑related physical ability assessment.
• Current employees may be referred for a job‑related physical ability assessment or reassessment upon their supervisor’s recommendation and subsequent approval by the Office of Human Resources, or upon the recommendation of the Office of Human Resources.

• Works both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, remain standing and/or walking for long periods, and safely use/climb step and extension ladders.
• Handles hazardous materials.
• Works flexible hours and days.
• Properly uses/wears…