Maintenance Worker II

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R3174

Location: Lakeland

Make
a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida
Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment
that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond
to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with
their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with
cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed
to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence
since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn
recognitions such as being named a top
value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited
by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE
Maintenance Worker II JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Maintenance Worker II
performs advanced maintenance and repair work to support the safe and efficient operation of university facilities. This position performs
semi-skilled to skilled maintenance tasks in areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC support, and mechanical systems. The role
troubleshoots facility issues, responds to service requests and emergency maintenance needs, and assists with preventative maintenance
programs. Maintenance Worker II may provide guidance to Maintenance Worker I staff and assist in coordinating routine maintenance activities
across campus facilities. JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Receives, processes, and
  resolves routine and complex maintenance service requests.

  
  

• Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair of electrical,
  plumbing, HVAC support systems, and mechanical equipment.

• Troubleshoots facility issues and identifies root causes of
  mechanical or structural problems.

  
  

• Performs installation and repair of fixtures, equipment, and building components in
  classrooms, labs, offices, and common areas.

• Assists with preventative maintenance programs for building systems, including
  HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building infrastructure.

  
  

• Responds to emergency maintenance calls during and after regular
  work hours as needed.

• Coordinates setup and breakdown of furniture and equipment for university
  events.

  
  

• Operates and maintains equipment, including forklifts, pressure washers, carpet extractors, power tools, and campus
  vehicles.

• Maintains maintenance records, inventory of supplies, and equipment logs.

  
  

• Identifies facility
  hazards and ensures compliance with safety standards and OSHA guidelines.

• Assists in training or mentoring Maintenance Worker
  I staff.

  
  

• Performs general building repairs, including painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and minor electrical and plumbing
  work.

• Maintains cooperative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and visitors while resolving maintenance
  issues.

  
  

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
  required.

• Technical training, vocational certification, or related trade experience preferred.

  
  

• 2-5 years of
  experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, or related trades.

• Demonstrated experience performing semi-skilled
  maintenance work in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC systems.

  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSAs:

• Working knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical equipment.

  
  

• Ability to
  troubleshoot and repair facility issues with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and proper use of
  maintenance equipment.

  
  

• Ability to read work orders, diagrams, and basic technical documentation.

• Ability to
  operate maintenance equipment and power tools safely.

  
  

• Basic computer skills to document work orders and maintenance
  activities.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical maintenance tasks, including bending, climbing, and standing
  for extended periods.

  
  

• Working knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical
  equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair facility issues with minimal supervision.

  
  

• Knowledge of OSHA
  safety practices and proper use of maintenance equipment.

• Ability to read work orders, diagrams, and basic technical
  documentation.

  
  

• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and power tools safely.

• Basic computer skills to
  document work orders and maintenance activities.

  
  

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical maintenance tasks,
  including bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This is an hourly, non-exempt
position. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, occasional overtime, on-call work, or
emergency work on campus (including weekends and evenings) may be required.

TARGET HIRING SALARY: $21.00 – $21.75 ($43,680 –
$45,240), commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position can be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7
days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online
application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• 
  

  Resume

• Three (3) professional references

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to
  federal and state privacy regulations.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal
opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational
opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the
University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status,
veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until
proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take
advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as
well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker’s
compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People
First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for
retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to
save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts &
  Perks

  
  
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  Annual Leave

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    To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly
    provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave.
    In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.

    
    
    
  
  
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  Sick Leave

• • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in
    our Sick Pool Program.

    
    
  
  

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

Conveniently located along I-4
between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses and attractions. Click here to explore Lakeland,
Florida.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting.
Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your
application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the
degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon
hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified
transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be
attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing
date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required
by the Florida Statute §435.04.

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