Maintenance Technician II, High Performance Work Team

University of Central Florida; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a Maintenance Tech II, PWT to provide essential support for campus maintenance and sanitation across buildings, ensuring a safe and clean living and learning environment. You will troubleshoot issues and respond to staff and customer requests, applying basic repair skills in plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.

The role also includes completing work orders, assisting custodial tasks, and collaborating with central shops and contractors.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled PM tasks and corrective repairs (PMR) including plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• Maintain and replace light bulbs, HVAC filters, ceiling tiles, and service plumbing fixtures.
• Assist with basic custodial tasks: vacuuming, pressure washing, cleaning windows, and trash removal.
• Support work performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, departments, or during campus events.
• Complete work orders on time, documenting labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes.
• Report conditions needing attention to supervisor and update work orders as needed.
• Create work orders for unassigned repairs identified during the shift.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Facilities ops

Custodial basics

Safety procedures

Inventory mgmt

Education

Apprenticeship program (multiple trades)

High school diploma

Tools

IWMS

Job description

University Operations:

University Operations 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:

The University Operations Department is seeking to hire a Maintenance Tech II, PWT. This role is responsible for providing essential support for the operational maintenance and sanitation of campus buildings to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. The position is responsible for troubleshooting issues and providing service for and responding to customer and staff requests. The employee must have basic maintenance repair skills and perform basic housekeeping tasks at this level.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and corrective repairs (PMR) based on issues identified during PM or reported by users.
• This includes basic repairs in areas such as plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• Maintain and replace light bulbs, HVAC filters, ceiling tiles, and service plumbing fixtures (e.g., unclogging drains).
• Assist with basic custodial tasks, including vacuuming floors, pressure washing, cleaning windows, and removing trash to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Support work performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, departments, or during campus events.
• Perform corrective work to restore equipment or spaces to proper working conditions.
• Complete work orders on time, documenting labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes.
• Report any conditions that require further attention to your supervisor and update the status of work orders as needed.
• Create work orders for unassigned repairs identified during the shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades and 3 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience performing general building maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of custodial cleaning techniques and chemicals.
• Experience working in a campus, institutional, medical, hospitality, or similar environment, with an understanding of facility operations and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with inventory management, including tracking materials and tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot a variety of facility‑related issues independently.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (iPad for Integrated Work Management Systems PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to adhere to safety standards in all aspects of maintenance work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, managing multiple tasks with a high level of organization.
• Familiarity with building automation systems and Integrated Work Management Systems (IWMS).

Health Assessment Required:

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

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

New hires selected for this position at the University of Central Florida can expect to be offered the base salary amount for the role. Compensation is determined in alignment with UCF’s pay structure and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

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

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.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

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

Student Success and Well‑Being (SSWB) - Housing Facilites

Work Schedule

Sunday through Thursday 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$18.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-12-2026-12-00-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.

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