Maintenance Technician III

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:

Join our dynamic Facilities Operations team as a Maintenance Technician III. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining and sanitizing the campus to ensure a safe, functional, clean, and efficient living and learning environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, responding to service requests from customers and staff, and providing support as needed. The ideal candidate possesses advanced repair and replacement skills for building systems, including, but not limited to, roofing and building envelopes. The role also involves working closely with contractors on roof and moisture barrier construction and repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks or other assignments as directed by the supervisor. Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) to address defects found during PM or PDM inspections. Perform corrective repairs in response to user-reported issues to restore functionality. Planned work includes tasks in the following skilled trades: (1) Roof repairs and building envelope systems: Perform carpentry repairs to floors, doors, ceilings, windows, and walls. (2) Plumbing, electrical work, painting, and carpentry: Complete painting tasks for interior and exterior areas, equipment, and building components.

• Lead work performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, departments, or events on campus. Manage advanced-level maintenance projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.

• Complete work orders promptly, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes. Document work performed and any special conditions or issues requiring further attention in the trade notes. Report conditions needing supervisor attention and update work order statuses accordingly.

• Report deficiencies related to maintenance, health, and sanitation. Ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and policies. Assist with inventory control and security. Participate in all required safety training.

• Collaborate effectively with other campus departments as needed.

• Participate in the on-call response rotation.

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. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related field.

• Advanced skills and experience in roof repairs and building envelope systems, including diagnosing and repairing issues related to roofing, moisture barriers, and building integrity.

• Proficiency in performing carpentry repairs to floors, doors, ceilings, windows, and walls, with attention to detail in maintaining structural integrity.

• Knowledge and experience in plumbing, electrical work, and painting, with the ability to complete tasks for both interior and exterior areas, equipment, and building components.

• Proven ability to lead and manage maintenance projects, including overseeing work performed by central shops, contractors, and other campus departments focusing on timely and efficient completion.

• Experience with Integrated Work Management Systems (IWMS) or similar platforms for work order management including accurately recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes while documenting any special conditions or issues that require further attention.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to report deficiencies related to maintenance, health, and sanitation, along with ensuring compliance with university, local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and policies.

• Experience with inventory control and security through ensuring proper management and tracking of materials and supplies.

• Able to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with various campus departments and teams to address facility needs and ensure smooth operations.

• Commitment to safety protocols and a track record of promoting a safe work environment by participating in all required safety training.

• Willingness to participate in the on-call response rotation and provide timely and effective support in emergency situations.

• Ability to work in outdoor conditions, differing climates, and at different elevations.

Health Assessment Required:  

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

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position involves working on rooftops and high elevations.

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

May be required to participate in respiratory, medical examination, and training in use of respirators.

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.

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 

• Flexible work environment 

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

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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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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