Maintenance Specialist

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PSLF and retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Maintenance Specialist in Boca Raton, FL. This role oversees maintenance and operational activities in residential life facilities, ensuring corrective, preventive, and emergency work is properly assessed, assigned, and completed with safety and service in mind.

Responsibilities include directing work orders, coordinating repairs with Housing Facilities, inspecting facilities, and liaising with campus entities for smooth project execution.

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 required.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, direct, and assign corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance work in residential life facilities.
• Coordinate repairs with the Assistant Director, Housing Facilities and review repair needs weekly.
• Inspect facilities to identify wear, damages, and deficiencies and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Enter and manage work orders through the Housing on-line Work Order System (School Dude).
• Coordinate projects with campus entities to ensure smooth transitions and operations.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Education

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Job description

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs .

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

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has itsperks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• 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 (atPresident’sdiscretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuitionassistanceafter 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU’s amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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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

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:

Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans’ Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [e-mail].

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.