Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of repairs and upkeep on commercial facilities across the Central Florida Expressway (CFX) system. As a key member of the maintenance team, this role supports the safe and reliable operation of toll plazas, administrative buildings, and related infrastructure by completing routine, reactive, and emergency maintenance tasks. Duties include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining building systems, equipment, and facility components, while ensuring safe work practices at all times. 

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to keeping critical transportation facilities operational and presentable, while also gaining hands-on experience across multiple trades. The Technician will work collaboratively with team members, leadership, and vendors to deliver best-in-class services that help clients meet their most complex operational challenges.  

This position reports to the Ocoee, FL office. A dedicated company vehicle and fuel card to use for work purposes is included.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on various building systems, including electrical, plumbing, lighting, roofing, HVAC, and interior/exterior finishes.
• Repair or replace electrical devices such as switches, ballasts, light fixtures, outlets, breakers, and fuses.
• Repair or replace facility elements, including building doors, hardware, windows, ceiling and floor tiles, drywall, and similar components.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including clearing clogged lines, repairing leaks, and installing or fixing plumbing fixtures.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC components, including fans, exhaust systems, and ductwork.
• Inspect roofs, flashings, masonry, building interiors and exteriors, stairways, walkways, offices, and common areas to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Repair and monitor safety equipment, including exit signs, emergency lighting, and emergency doors.
• Carry out or oversee contractor performance of preventive maintenance and repair tasks to ensure work is completed to high-quality and safety standards.
• Practice and promote safe work habits at all times, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards and company procedures.
• Travel to assigned facilities along the CFX Highway System; company vehicle provided.
• Maintain accurate work logs and documentation of maintenance activities, both manually and electronically.
• Load, unload, and transport equipment, tools, supplies, and materials as needed.
• Use all equipment and tools safely and correctly at all times.
• Support emergency call-outs, storm response, and other unplanned situations by working nights, weekends, or overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager to support facility operations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:    

Knowledge

• Basic principles of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and general construction/finishing.
• Standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in commercial facilities maintenance and repair.
• OSHA safety standards, safe work practices, and PPE requirements applicable to facility maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance practices and scheduling.

Skills

• Competence in using hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair minor electrical, plumbing, and building system issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose facility issues and identify effective repair solutions.
• Basic computer skills for logging work orders, maintenance checklists, and electronic documentation.
• Consistently follows safety procedures, recognizes hazards, communicates them, and stops work when needed.
• Works reliably with a strong work ethic, asks clarifying questions, and follows through to completion.
• Communicates clearly with supervisors, teammates, inspectors, and the public.

Abilities

• Ability to work independently or as part of a maintenance team, managing daily tasks efficiently.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple maintenance tasks under deadlines.
• Physical ability to lift 50–60 lbs., climb ladders, kneel, stoop, crouch, and work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Capability to travel across CFX facilities with a reliable company-provided vehicle.
• Adapts to multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and responds to emergency callbacks and storm events within required timeframes.
• Commitment to ethical behavior, integrity, and compliance with company policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy and all preemployment screening requirements.
• Travels within the assigned district and, when needed, stays overnight during storms or emergency operations. Living within a reasonable response time to the yard or project area is required.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 23 years old (per company insurance requirements).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general facilities maintenance, building repair, or related trade (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, etc.).
• Must possess an active and valid Florida driver’s license with no restrictions and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and maintain insurability under company policy.
• Basic math, reading, and recordkeeping skills to complete work orders and material logs accurately.
• Ability to obtain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) or Flagger certification within company timelines.
• Willing and able to travel within the assigned district and report to different work sites; living within a reasonable response time to the yard is preferred.

• Compliance with the company's Drug and Alcohol Policy; able to pass pre-employment and random testing. A background check and job-related physical may be required.

Preferred qualifications

• Technical or trade school certification in facilities maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance within a commercial, transportation, or public works environment.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) or other electronic work order systems.
• OSHA 10/30 training or equivalent safety certification.
• Specialized certifications in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC repair/maintenance (e.g., EPA 608 for HVAC).
• Prior experience working on DOT, tolling, or similar highway facility projects.