Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist

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

Summary of responsibilities :

• Independently oversee, inventory, direct, control, review and assign all corrective preventive emergency work requests, day to day repairs, maintenance work and activities of maintenance and utility matters in the resident life facilities.
• Consult with the Assistant Director of Housing at the Boca Raton and Jupiter Campus on a weekly basis concerning repairs.
• Evaluate independently the need for repairs for any and all defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities.
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in multiple trades and have clear understanding of what is involved when making repairs.
• Schedule repair work and coordinate work with Assistant Director of Housing at the Boca Raton and Jupiter Campuses. Routinely inspect all residential facilities and assure that deficiencies are corrected.
• Enter, receive and report all work orders through the Housing on-line Work Order System (School Dude).
• Review and assign, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Housing at the Boca Raton and Jupiter Campus, all corrective, preventive, and emergency work requests.
• Identify, assess damages to proper parties, and make reports when necessary, on all acts of vandalism to and in the resident halls.
• Daily, communicate with key administrative and staff personnel on special events and functions that may require special arrangements and other duties that may be required.
• Coordinate and schedule all special events, week-end work, planned time off, and monitor all un-planned time off with the Assistant Director of Housing at Jupiter Campus.
• Coordinate projects with the necessary housing facilities entities to ensure a smooth transition and implementation and serve as a liaison between Residential Education, and Facilities Staff.
• Contact vendors and contractors and coordinate the work with the Assistant Director of Housing at the Boca Raton and Jupiter Campus.
• Create and plan for special projects and summer renovations as needed.
• Develop materials and supply budget and submit for approval to Assistant Director of Housing.
• Contact vendors and suppliers, as needed, and make purchases of supply parts and tools when the need arises.
• Communicate with the Assistant Director of Housing at Jupiter Campus, Hall Coordinator, Senior Custodian, and Program Assistant regarding performance and special needs.
• In the absence of the Assistant Director of Housing at Jupiter Campus, this position will assume the duties and responsibilities of the day to day physical plant operations and report to the Director of Housing.
• Assist with the assignment of student and / or temporary maintenance assistants occasionally to ensure the work is being done properly and workers have the tools and supplies necessary to complete the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

A high school diploma or equivalent required.

Salary : $23 per hour.

College or Department :

Division of Student Affairs

Location : Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours :

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Occasional weekends required. Must serve on-call rotation.

Application Deadline :

2025-10-09

Special Instructions to Applicant :

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Applicants may claim Veterans' Preference on their application.