Residential Facilities Maintenance Lead

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

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.