General Maintenance Technician

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Institute of Technology is seeking a Facilities General Maintenance Technician in Melbourne, FL. The role covers a range of maintenance tasks on buildings and equipment, with service tickets tracked via an iPad system.

Hours are Monday through Friday with potential overtime and occasional weekend shifts. Safety compliance and on-call participation are required as part of Facilities Operations duties.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience across facilities tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Flexibility to work alternate shifts or weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and switch tasks to support department needs.
• Comply with safety directives, participate in the Facilities on-call program.

Skills

Basic plumbing

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Light carpentry

Painting

Drywall repair

Pool maintenance

Grounds work

Service ticket usage

Safety compliance

Tools

iPad

Service ticket system

Job description

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 OpportunityFlorida 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 ActPlease 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 ReportThe 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 TranscriptsOfficial 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).We are an E-verify employer