Maintenance Specialist

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Pensacola State College is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform a broad range of maintenance tasks across campuses. The role focuses on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing care, including climate control systems and digital controls, with responsibilities for scheduling, safety, and supply management.

The position is a 12-month full-time career service role, primarily on the Pensacola Campus but may be assigned district-wide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four years’ experience HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Background check as per Florida statute §435.04(2).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across district buildings and grounds.
• Ensure security and readiness of buildings; manage supplies and parts.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor and train support staff.
• Work with climate control systems, diagnose and repair digital controls, monitor safety practices.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description:

The Maintenance Specialist is a 12-month full-time career service position. This position is primarily assigned to the Pensacola Campus but may be assigned to work any of the campuses throughout the district.

The Maintenance Specialist coordinates and participates in a variety of maintenance functions to include but not limited to HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of assigned buildings and grounds areas throughout the district. Provides security of buildings and the maintenance of necessary supplies and parts. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position will work with climate control systems to assist in daily operations and scheduling events, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair digital control systems and components, train and instruct support staff personnel, and monitor work performance for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for knowing and conforming to all safety practices and regulations that apply to this specific area position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and four years’ experience HVAC, electrical, or plumbing; and a valid driver’s license. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of §435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer experience in digital control systems, operation and repair, and residential split package units from 1 to 10 tons.

SALARY RANGE:

$34,675.00 ($17.79/hour)

All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin October 2, 2026. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received no later than October 1, 2026.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
• Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at (850)484‑1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida32504.

Located on Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, Pensacola State College is the oldest of the 28 institutions in the Florida College System. With six campuses and centers ─ Pensacola, Warrington, Milton, South Santa Rosa, Century and downtown Pensacola, the College serves approximately 26,000 students. Since opening its doors with 136 students in a Pensacola boarding house in 1948, more than 110,000 students have earned bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates from the College.

By joining the PSC family, you connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality. Explore our employment opportunities today.