Concrete Specialist

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

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The Opportunity:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF, Landscape Operations, is seeking a Concrete Technician to join the team. This position combines skilled, hands-on work with project coordination responsibilities. The role focuses on concrete repair, pouring, and finishing, as well as the installation and maintenance of hardscape features across campus, including pavers, walkways, courtyards, retaining walls, outdoor furniture, and other concrete surfaces. The Concrete Technician ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification while maintaining a clean and accessible campus environment.

Classification title: Maintenance Technician III

Responsibilities:

• Perform concrete repairs such as patching, resurfacing, grinding, and sealing cracks on sidewalks, courtyards, parking lots, and other campus structures.

• Assess and diagnose damage to concrete surfaces, recommending repair or replacement to maintain safety and accessibility.

• Maintain clean and safe work areas, minimize disruptions to campus operations, and properly dispose of debris.

• Supervise Landscape and Natural Resources staff on larger projects requiring combined team efforts.

• Coordinate and oversee workflow for hardscape installations and repairs, ensuring timelines, specifications, and quality standards are met.

• Execute skilled hardscape labor, including site preparation, grading, forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.

• Install forms, rebar, and reinforcements for concrete pours; repair and install pavers, courtyards, retaining walls, walkways, and other landscape structures.

• Read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and job specifications; assist with scheduling and resource planning.

• Ensure compliance with university safety regulations, ADA accessibility standards, and local building codes.

• Estimate and order materials, manage deliveries, and stage supplies to minimize waste.

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers, mini-excavators, loaders) and tools for concrete work (e.g., edgers, trowels, saws). Conduct equipment inspections and adhere to maintenance protocols.

• Enforce safety protocols and PPE use; conduct site inspections and document progress, labor hours, and material usage.

• Provide updates to supervisors and stakeholders as needed.

• Adaptability to work in extreme environments and collaborate within a team of diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades and 4 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and 4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in concrete placement, finishing, and repair within commercial or industrial environments.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications.  

• Skilled in operating concrete-related equipment, including mixers, vibrators, screeds, and saws.  

• Familiarity with concrete testing methods such as slump, air content, and compressive strength and an understanding of admixtures, curing compounds, and reinforcement techniques.  

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety protocols; ability to maintain compliance with environmental and quality standards and demonstrated commitment to quality control and precision in work.  

• Relevant industry certifications preferred.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving on-site challenges.  

Health Assessment Required:  

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29- $27.14. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.   

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.   

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety. 

Classification title: Maintenance Technician III 

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Landscape & Natural Resources

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

11-27-2025-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.