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Position Summary:

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

Summary of responsibilities:

​Perform daily maintenance tasks, including repairs to plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, doors, windows, furniture, and fixtures.Responsible for day-to-day work order response and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for a residential community.Troubleshoot and make repairs within the residential community, ensuring minimal disruption to students.Identify maintenance trends and develop proactive plan to address concerns in consultation with a supervisor.Conduct weekly building walks to ensure buildings are safe, secure, and well maintained. Create work orders to address concerns.

 Responsible for room turns during break periods in assigned residential communities.

Maintain open communication with Custodians and Residential Education staff to ensure a coordinated approach to resolving issues that impact the residential experience.

Ensure all building systems comply with university standards, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.

Maintain safety standards in all areas of work, including proper handling of hazardous materials, adherence to fire safety protocols, and maintenance of fire alarms, extinguishers, and emergency exits.

Maintain tools and supplies inventory. 

Assist with emergency preparedness, such as drills, safety checks, and evacuations.

Serving as essential personnel during campus emergencies and participating in an on-call rotation—including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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 - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

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 - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

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). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience; or completion of an approved apprenticeship program multiple trades and one year of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$23 per hour.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position requires occasional evening, weekend, or on-call shifts to address emergencies or urgent maintenance request.

Application Deadline:

2025-03-25

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. REQ19412 Maintenance Specialist-2 (Open)

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume


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 Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.