General Maintenance Technician

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Florida Institute of Technology is a growing, top-ranked university with over 2,000,000 square feet of facilities to maintain. This position requires a variety of general skilled work, including but not limited to basic plumbing, air conditioning, electrical, painting and carpentry skills, for the repair and preventive maintenance of College buildings and facilities (primarily student housing facilities). The employee will receive, prioritize and respond to service requests and work orders in a timely and efficient manner; oversees outside contractors and vendors; maintains records of time, materials and resources VIA electronic service ticket system. Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of building components and systems including carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning machinery and components. Responsible for Crimson Crossing dormitories. Working hours Monday - Friday 8:00pm - 4:30pm, with occasional overtime. The employee may be required to work alternate shifts or weekends and will be expected to participate in the Facilities Operations On-Call program. Responsibilities Include: Perform a variety of general skilled and unskilled maintenance, construction and repair work on buildings, utilities and equipment. Expedite routine service requests; work from oral and written instructions and work orders. Repair, replace or fabricate articles such as doors, partitions, counters and furniture; repair and replace hardware; repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs and windows; repair wall board and minor painting as needed. Perform minor plumbing, air conditioning repairs and electrical repairs including replacement of light bulbs and lenses. Work independently and/or assist other tradesmen by performing unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled duties in other trades areas, as needed. Must be capable of supervising possible student employee and part-time (summer) workers. Operate a variety of equipment, including forklift, aerial lifts, backhoe, tractor, compactor and vehicles. Monitor inventory levels of maintenance and repair supplies; assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of maintenance supplies as assigned. Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment. Organize the maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches, specifications and maintenance manuals; estimate time, material and equipment requirements for assigned projects. Maintain routine records of related service requests, work orders and assigned activities. Assist in setting up Preventive Maintenance schedules and documentation. Emergency preparedness and support as directed. Additional duties as assigned. Carry rotating cellphone for after-hours emergency calls - may be required to work evenings and weekends in. Requirements Include: High school diploma or GED State of Florida driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record by Florida Tech insurance guidelines. 30 hour OSHA GI certification (preferred). Minimum 2-5 years of experience. Good communication skills. Computer skills preferred, to work in Microsoft Office, Outlook, IDN (the online ticketing system), etc. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu , or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campu

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