Maintenance Specialist

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Educational Scholarship

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to oversee maintenance, repairs, and operations within residential life facilities in Boca Raton, FL. You will assess and assign work requests, coordinate with the HousingFacilities team, and ensure safety and high-quality service.

The role involves daily supervision of maintenance tasks, regular facility inspections, and collaboration with vendors and campus entities to complete projects and renovations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and five years of appropriate experience; or completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades and one year of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assign corrective, preventive, and emergency work requests and daily maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate repairs with the Assistant Director, Housing Facilities and ensure timely completion.
• Inspect facilities regularly and report deficiencies; schedule repairs as needed.
• Enter and track work orders using the Housing on-line Work Order System (School Dude).
• Coordinate projects with campus entities and liaise between Housing and Campus Facilities Staff.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Facilities coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship program

Tools

School Dude

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Maintenance Specialist. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Maintenance Specialist plays a vital role in the comprehensive oversight, coordination, and execution of maintenance and operational activities within residential life facilities. This role ensures that all corrective, preventive, and emergency work requests are properly assessed, assigned, and completed while maintaining high standards of safety, functionality, and service.

Summary of responsibilities

• Independently oversee, inventory, direct, control, review and assign all corrective preventive emergency work requests, day to day repairs, maintenance work and activities of maintenance and utility matters in the resident life facilities.
• Consult with the Assistant Director, Housing Facilities on a weekly basis concerning repairs. (Repairs can include but may not be all inclusive of minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing repairs such as fixtures, valves, flushometers, traps; electrical repairs to fixtures or devices, defective bulbs, switches, fuses and receptacles in buildings; HVAC work and repairs such as regulate steam or hot water equipment, thermostats; assist with other HVAC, carpentry, painting and other building related mechanical and structural devices).
• Evaluate independently the need for repairs for any and all defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities. Schedule repair work and coordinate work with Assistant Director, Housing Facilities. Routinely inspect all residential facilities and assure that deficiencies are corrected.
• Enter, receive and report all work orders through the Housing on-line Work Order System (School Dude). Review and assign, in consultation with the Assistant Director, Housing Facilities, all corrective, preventive, and emergency work requests.
• Identify, assess damages to proper parties, and make reports when necessary on all acts of vandalism to and in the resident halls.
• On a daily basis, communicate with key administrative and staff personnel on special events and functions that may require special arrangements and other duties that may be required.
• Coordinate projects with the necessary Campus entitles to ensure a smooth transition and implementation and serve as a liaison between Housing and Campus Facilities Staff.
• Contact vendors and contractors and coordinate the work with the Assistant Director, Housing Facilities. Create and plan for special projects and summer renovations as needed.
• Develop materials and supply budget and submit for approval to Assistant Director of Housing. Participate in P-Card program and keep track of all expenditures.
• Communicate with the Assistant Director, Housing Facilities, Hall Coordinator, Senior Custodian, and Program Assistant regarding performance and special needs. In the absence of Assistant Director, Housing Facilities, assume the duties and responsibilities of the day to day physical plant operations and report to the Director of Housing.
• Assist with the assignment of student and/or temporary maintenance assistants as needed to ensure the work is being done properly and that workers have the necessary tools and supplies to complete the job.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience; or completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades and one year of appropriate experience required. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Salary:

$23 hourly.

Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department

Division of Student Affairs

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline

2026-10-20