Maintenance Technician I

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support operational maintenance and sanitation of campus buildings, ensuring safe, functional, clean, and attractive facilities.

You will troubleshoot, respond to service requests, and perform basic repair and custodial tasks. Strong foundational maintenance skills and reliability are essential to uphold high standards of facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades or a high school diploma with 2 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corrective repairs and restore functionality.
• Perform basic skilled trade work: plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry.
• Maintain and replace light bulbs, HVAC filters, ceiling tiles, and plumbing fixtures.
• Interior and exterior building painting and equipment painting.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Complete preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) to fix defects.
• Assist central shops, contractors, and campus departments; provide event support.
• Record labor hours, materials used, and trade notes in work orders.

Education

Apprenticeship program for multiple trades

High school diploma + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

University Operations:

The University Operations division at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

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The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic University Operations team as a Maintenance Technician I. This role is responsible for providing essential support for the operational maintenance and sanitation of campus buildings to ensure a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment.

The position involves troubleshooting and addressing maintenance issues, responding to service requests from customers and staff, and performing a variety of basic repair and custodial tasks. The employee must possess foundational maintenance skills, demonstrate attention to detail, and contribute to maintaining a high standard of facility upkeep and cleanliness across assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corrective repairs as reported by users or identified during shift inspections to restore functionality.
• Perform basic skilled trade work, including plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks.
• Maintain and replace light bulbs, HVAC filters, ceiling tiles, and unclog or service plumbing fixtures.
• Perform interior and exterior painting on buildings, equipment, and other components.
• Complete planned and scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) to correct defects discovered during PM or predictive maintenance (PDM) activities.
• Provide assistance to central shops, contractors, and other campus departments or zones, including event support.
• Perform corrective work to restore equipment or spaces to proper working condition by identifying, isolating, and resolving non-critical issues.
• Complete work orders promptly and accurately, recording labor hours, action codes, materials used, and detailed trade notes.
• Report to the supervisor any conditions or issues requiring additional attention or follow-up.
• Create work orders for any unassigned repairs identified during the shift and update records as necessary.
• Report maintenance, health, and sanitation deficiencies as observed.
• Support and comply with all university, local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and safety standards.
• Assist with inventory control, proper tool and equipment use, and security of assigned areas.
• Participate in required safety trainings and meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with other Facilities staff and campus departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including support in other areas during staff shortages or emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; or a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in general maintenance, facilities operations, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience performing basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance (PM) and work order systems.
• Familiarity with building systems such as HVAC, lighting, and plumbing fixtures.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, equipment, and materials.
• Strong customer service and communication skills when interacting with campus staff, students, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience working in an educational, institutional, or large facility environment.
• Ability to communicate in conversational English in order to work effectively with customers and team members, operate and interpret the functions of the electronic equipment (iPod touch for IWMS PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.

Health Assessment Required

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is $15.66 - $20.36. The final hourly rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles for the Maintenance Technician I. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

May be required to participate in respiratory, medical examination and training in use of respirators.

Depending on the assigned work location and schedule, a valid Class E driver’s license may be required.

Please note that under this position title, the department is considering hiring for multiple work schedules. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and candidate availability. Applicants may be considered for any of the available schedules and are encouraged to indicate their scheduling preferences, if any, within their application materials.

• Sunday – Wednesday (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Wednesday – Saturday (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Sunday – Wednesday (3:00 PM - 1:30 AM) (eligible for 5% shift differential pay)
• Wednesday – Saturday (3:00 PM - 1:30 AM) (eligible for 5% shift differential pay)

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment

Expected Salary $15.66 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date 11-04-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.