General Maintenance Technician

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Tech in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Facilities General Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of general and skilled maintenance tasks across university facilities. Responsibilities include basic plumbing, HVAC and electrical troubleshooting, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, pool maintenance, and grounds work.

Staff will handle service tickets, follow supervisor directions, and record work using an iPad-based ticket system.

Qualifications

• General maintenance skills required across trades.
• Able to perform both skilled and unskilled tasks.
• Must follow safety policies and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform general skilled and unskilled maintenance, construction, and repairs on buildings and equipment.
• Answer service tickets as assigned and follow written/oral instructions.
• Use the service ticket system on the iPad to track tasks and document work.
• Work independently or assist other trades as directed.
• Participate in the Facilities on-call program and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Plumbing basics

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Carpentry basics

Painting

Drywall repair

Pool maintenance

Grounds work

Job description

Facilities General Maintenance Technician

Florida Institute of Technology is a growing, top-ranked university with more than 2 million square feet of facilities supporting a dynamic campus community.

The Facilities General Maintenance Technician performs a variety of general skilled and unskilled work, including but not limited to basic plumbing, basic HVAC troubleshooting, basic electrical troubleshooting, light bulb changes, light carpentry, basic painting skills, basic drywall repair, pool maintenance, and assisting with grounds work.

Staff members will receive service ticket work or be directed by a supervisor on what tasks are to be accomplished daily.

Working hours Monday - Friday 8:00 pm - 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.

Perform a variety of general skilled and unskilled maintenance, construction, and repairs on buildings and equipment.

Answer service tickets as assigned, work from written and oral instructions.

Utilize the service ticket system on the iPad to track tasks and document completed work.

Work independently on assigned tasks or assist other trades as directed.

Must demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and be able to switch tasks as directed to support department needs.

Comply with safety directives, complete directed training, and use tools in a safe manner.

Participate in the Facilities on-call program.

Emergency preparedness and support as directed.

Additional duties as assigned.

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 [e-mail], or [phone]; 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 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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The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS).

Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science. It offers more than 150 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts.

The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the Space Coast, where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.