Maintenance Specialist

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Maintenance Specialist. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Maintenance Specialist will provide functional leadership for facility maintenance to the areas of Campus Recreation and the Student Union. This position is considered an essential employee. In severe weather or emergency situations, the University may suspend classes or close the University. This position would be expected to remain at or report to their facilities as soon as conditions reasonably permit.

Summary of responsibilities:

Facility Maintenance:

• Responsible for day-to-day work order response and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for identified buildings/areas. 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.

• Prepares cost estimates and maintains records of job/project costs.

• Organizes requests for the purchase of tools, equipment, and materials.

• Conduct daily building and field walks to ensure areas are safe, secure, and well-maintained, addressing concerns as needed.

• Provide guidance and recommendations for all building systems, repairs, and collaboration with campus partners for repairs and preventative maintenance. Be knowledgeable and experienced in multiple trades and have a clear understanding of what is involved when making repairs.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and standards, as well as campus safety, security, and facilities maintenance protocols.

• Assist with the maintenance needs on partner campuses and other building spaces as needed.

Planning and Strategic Initiatives:

• Assist with all emergency procedures, including emergency weather response plans.

• Assist with the development and management of the annual budget for all facility maintenance.

• Coordinate services with departmental leadership and campus partners, including service contracts, preventative maintenance schedules, capital projects, and record-keeping.

• Provide on-call support for all emergency-related maintenance items for any on-campus facility.

• Perform other job-related duties as necessary to accomplish the responsibilities of the position.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! 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 (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day  

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

 

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Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of appropriate experience required.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Salary:

$26 per hour.
Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Campus Recreation

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm.

Application Deadline:

2026-04-15

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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 empl@fau.edu.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
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 accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.