Facilities and Business Operations

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The Opportunity

The Facilities Operations Department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a Roof Technician. This role is responsible for providing essential support for the operational maintenance and sanitation of the campus in an effort to ensure a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. The position is responsible for troubleshooting issues, providing service, and responding to requests from customers and/or staff. At this level, the employee is required to have intermediate maintenance repair and replacement skills for building systems, including but not limited to roofing systems and building envelopes. This role also interacts with contractors performing roof and moisture barrier construction and repair.

Classification Title: Maintenance Technician II

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs of defects found during PM or predictive maintenance (PDM).
Conduct corrective repairs to restore functionality when issues are reported by users.
Apply intermediate skills in roof repairs and building envelope maintenance.
Perform carpentry repairs to floors, doors, ceilings, windows, and walls.
Utilize intermediate skills in plumbing, electrical, painting, and general carpentry.
Complete painting work on interior and exterior surfaces, equipment, and building components.
Serve as a lead for work involving central shops, contractors, other zones, departments, or campus events.
Manage maintenance projects and perform advanced-level work to ensure timely completion.
Complete work orders promptly, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes.
Document work performed and report any special conditions or issues requiring further attention.
Notify the supervisor of conditions needing attention and update work order status.
Report deficiencies related to maintenance, health, and sanitation.
Support compliance with university, local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Assist with inventory control and security measures.
Participate in all required safety training classes.
Collaborate with other campus departments to support operations.
Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other Facilities Operations teams during personnel shortages or emergencies.

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

3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related field. Intermediate skills and experience in roof repairs and building envelope systems, including diagnosing and repairing issues related to roofing, moisture barriers, and building integrity.
Proficiency in performing carpentry repairs to floors, doors, ceilings, windows, and walls, with attention to detail in maintaining structural integrity.
Knowledge and experience in plumbing, electrical work, and painting, with the ability to complete tasks for both interior and exterior areas, equipment, and building components.
Experience with Integrated Work Management Systems (IWMS) or similar platforms for work order management including accurately recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes while documenting any special conditions or issues that require further attention.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to report deficiencies related to maintenance, health, and sanitation along with ensuring compliance with university, local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Experience with inventory control and security through ensuring proper management and tracking of materials and supplies.
Able to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with various campus departments and teams to address facility needs and ensure smooth operations.
Commitment to safety protocols and a track record of promoting a safe work environment by participating in all required safety training.
Ability to work in outdoor conditions, within differing climates, and at different elevations.

Health Assessment Required

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

Special Instructions to the Applicants

This position involves working on rooftops and high elevations. This position involves participation in the on-call response rotation and provide timely and effective support in emergency situations.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.64 to $23.60. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, 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.

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.

Classification Title: Maintenance Technician II

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 13 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

Facilities Operations Maintenance Team One

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$17.64 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

12-17-2025-12-00-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

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.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

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