Maintenance Engineer I

Lynn University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL seeks a General Maintenance Engineer to preserve campus facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to work orders, and support operations across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and painting tasks.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of maintenance experience, strong problem solving, and the ability to work independently or with a team. This on-site role emphasizes safety, reliability, and attention to detail to keep campus buildings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year minimum as general maintenance engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on building hardware as scheduled.
• Receive daily work orders from department head.
• Respond to maintenance calls promptly.
• Ensure mechanical work is completed with quality.
• Inspect areas using digital checklists and document concerns.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Follow emergency procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Report major repairs or safety concerns.

Skills

Electrical basics

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC basics

Painting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary:

This position will be responsible for maintaining the general condition of the campus with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting tasks. Complete maintenance request work orders from Director of Engineering in a timely manner. Participate in the preventive maintenance program for all building equipment. Complete other special task assigned periodically by the Director of Engineering. This position requires consistent adherence to policies and procedures of the department as outlined in Lynn University standard operating procedures and the engineering department standard operating procedures.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all building common area hardware as scheduled, this requires the individual to visually inspect and detect items needing repair and requires knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trade.
• Receive daily work order assignments from the department head and through the automated work order system.
• Respond to maintenance calls and opportunities in a positive and polite manner.
• Ensure all mechanical calls are attended to in a timely manner, while still maintaining quality craftmenship.
• Make rounds by inspecting assigned areas through digital checklist and note any information needed for concerns in the building's.
• Perform hardware work; repair or replacement of, door, lever, blinds, drawers,cylinder, minor carpentry if needed, ect.
• Perform minor electrical work orders if needed: replace outlets, reset breakers, replace ballasts,use test equipment: voltage tester, amp meter ect.
• Perform minor plumbing work orders: unclog drain lines, repair or replace valves, replace gasket, valves, vacuum breaker.
• Think quickly and act appropriate in emergency situation and follow all emergency response procedures.
• Ensure jobsite is clean and orderly after the completion of all jobs.
• Perform well under pressure situations, time demands, and work overtime as needed and as requested by department head.
• Report major repair and safety concerns to the department head or any senior campus leader as applicable.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Basic working knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Ability to push, pull, grasp lift or carry supplies weighting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to provide communication and direction.
• Able to perform job function with attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize task functions.
• Able to think clearly, remain calm and resolve unexpected issues using sound judgment.
• Able to follow direction thoroughly.
• Able to understand guest and residence service needs.
• Able to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of residence and building’s information.
• Able to adapt to multitasking.
• Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 100 lbs.
• Able to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stopping.
• Able to communicate with employee, managers, subordinate, residence and guest through verbal communication, hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Able to adapt to moderate temperature through the property.
• Able to work outdoors for long periods of time.

Minimum qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• One year minimum as general maintenance engineer.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

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