Maintenance Technician I, High Performance Work Team

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:

The Housekeeping Department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician I, High Performance Work Team. This role provides essential support for the operational maintenance and sanitation of campus buildings to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues and providing service for, and responding to customer and staff requests. The ideal candidate has basic maintenance repair skills and can perform basic custodial tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on housekeeping equipment, building systems, and facilities. Tasks may involve light mechanical, plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry work, as well as replacing bulbs, HVAC filters, ceiling tiles, and unclogging plumbing fixtures.

• Support daily operations by delivering materials, equipment, and supplies to housekeeping zones, assisting other departments or contractors, and addressing non-critical equipment issues.

• Complete project-based work such as power washing, exterior window cleaning, and other maintenance projects; assist with basic custodial tasks (vacuuming, window cleaning, trash removal).

• Accurately document all work orders, noting labor hours, materials used, and any conditions requiring further attention; create and update work orders as needed.

• Monitor and report maintenance, health, and sanitation deficiencies; support inventory control and security; follow all safety regulations and participate in required training.

• Collaborate with other campus departments to maintain safe, functional, and well-kept facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; or a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in facility maintenance, building services, or a related field.

• Technical or vocational training in maintenance, building systems, or a skilled trade.

• Working knowledge of basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks.

• Experience with custodial equipment repair and preventive maintenance programs.

• Familiarity with work order systems (IWMS) and ability to accurately document completed tasks.

• Ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and custodial/maintenance equipment.

• Able to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (iPad for Integrated Work Management Systems PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve minor facility and equipment issues.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with staff, supervisors, and contractors.

• Commitment to safety practices, including OSHA and university guidelines.

• Previous experience in a higher education or institutional setting is a plus.

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 $15.66 to $17.23. 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. The 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 I

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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.

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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

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.

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