General Maintenance Technician

Perform 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; oversee outside contractors and vendors; and maintain records of time, materials, and resources in accordance with established procedures. Florida Institute of Technology is a growing, top-ranked university with over 2,000,000 square feet of facilities to maintain. Working hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 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. Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of building components and systems, including carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning machinery and components. Responsible for off-campus dormitories.

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.
• Maintain routine records of related service requests, work orders, and assigned activities. Assist in setting up Preventive Maintenance schedules and documentation.
• Work independently and/or assist other tradesmen by performing unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled duties in other trades areas, as needed.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including forklifts, aerial lifts, backhoes, tractors, compactors, and vehicles. Monitor inventory levels of maintenance and repair supplies; assist with ordering, receiving, and maintaining assigned maintenance supplies. Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment.
• Organize the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and maintenance manuals; estimate time, material, and equipment requirements for assigned projects.
• Repair, replace, or fabricate articles such as doors, partitions, counters, and furniture; repair and replace hardware; repair floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and windows; repair wallboard and minor painting as needed. Perform minor plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical repairs, including replacing light bulbs and lenses.
• Emergency preparedness and support as directed. Additional duties as assigned.
• Carry a rotating cellphone for after-hours emergency calls - may be required to work evenings and weekends in an emergency.

Requirements Include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Brevard County plumbing Journeyman's License preferred
• 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).
• EPA 608 Universal refrigerant recovery certification (preferred).
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience
• Knowledge needed across all trades, to include plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and grounds.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io, or View phone number on click.appcast.io; 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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 Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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