Facilities Maintenance Specialist I

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist I to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families in Orlando. You will complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders and support life-safety and regulatory compliance to keep the facility running smoothly.

Located in Orlando, this role requires basic maintenance skills, the ability to work 2nd shift, and the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety knowledge.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, perform physical work, and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday and other times as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and structural issues.
• Perform minor carpentry, painting, and wall repairs.
• Inspect and maintain facility equipment and emergency systems.
• Support fire, life-safety, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain safe work areas and collaborate with facilities team members.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Specialist I

Help build a healthier future for children in Central Florida.

At Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, every role contributes to the health and well-being of the Orlando community. As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist I, you will help maintain a safe, dependable, and welcoming environment where children receive care, families find support, and associates serve our growing community.

Located in Orlando, the hospital provides emergency, inpatient, surgical, and specialty pediatric services. Join a team committed to supporting children and families across Central Florida through exceptional care and service. (nemours.org)

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and structural issues.
• Perform minor carpentry, painting, and wall repairs.
• Inspect and maintain facility equipment and emergency systems.
• Support fire, life-safety, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain safe work areas and collaborate with facilities team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety knowledge.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, perform physical work, and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday and other times as needed.

Bring your skills to a mission-driven team and help create a safe place where Central Florida's children can heal, grow, and thrive.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.