Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Tech I – Mid Shift DURATION: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire LOCATION: University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) – On-Site SCHEDULE: Sunday–Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM PAY: $16.75-$17.50/hr HIRING ORGANIZATION: Brooksource on behalf of University of Central Florida Overview Brooksource, a trusted hiring partner to the University of Central Florida (UCF), is seeking 2 Maintenance Technicians to join UCF’s Facilities and Business Operations team on the Mid Shift. This role is vital to maintaining safe, efficient, and fully functional infrastructure across campus buildings—especially during overnight hours. With a clear path toward long-term employment, this is a great opportunity to support one of the largest universities in the country and contribute to its world-class service standards. Facilities and Business Operations: Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service. The Opportunity: Join our dynamic Facilities Operations team as a Maintenance Technician I. This role is responsible for providing essential support for the operational maintenance and sanitation of campus buildings to ensure a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. The position involves troubleshooting and addressing maintenance issues, responding to service requests from customers and staff, and performing a variety of basic repair and custodial tasks. The employee must possess foundational maintenance skills, demonstrate attention to detail, and contribute to maintaining a high standard of facility upkeep and cleanliness across assigned areas. Responsibilities: Conduct corrective repairs as reported by users or identified during shift inspections to restore functionality. Perform basic skilled trade work, including plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks. Maintain and replace light bulbs, HVAC filters, ceiling tiles, and unclog or service plumbing fixtures. Perform interior and exterior painting on buildings, equipment, and other components. Complete planned and scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) to correct defects discovered during PM or predictive maintenance (PDM) activities. Provide assistance to central shops, contractors, and other campus departments or zones, including event support. Perform corrective work to restore equipment or spaces to proper working condition by identifying, isolating, and resolving non-critical issues. Complete work orders promptly and accurately, recording labor hours, action codes, materials used, and detailed trade notes. Report to the supervisor any conditions or issues requiring additional attention or follow-up. Create work orders for any unassigned repairs identified during the shift and update records as necessary. Report maintenance, health, and sanitation deficiencies as observed. Support and comply with all university, local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and safety standards. Assist with inventory control, proper tool and equipment use, and security of assigned areas. Participate in required safety trainings and meetings. Collaborate effectively with other Facilities staff and campus departments. Perform other duties as assigned, including support in other areas during staff shortages or emergencies. Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; or a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) or more years of experience in general maintenance, facilities operations, or a related skilled trade. Experience performing basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting. Knowledge of preventive maintenance (PM) and work order systems. Familiarity with building systems such as HVAC, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, equipment, and materials. Strong customer service and communication skills when interacting with campus staff, students, and vendors. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Experience working in an educational, institutional, or large facility environment. Ability to communicate in conversational English in order to work effectively with customers and team members, operate and interpret the functions of the electronic equipment (iPod touch for IWMS PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices. Health Assessment Required: UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position. All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer. 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. Please note that under this position title, the department is considering hiring for multiple work schedules. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and candidate availability. Applicants may be considered for any of the available schedules and are encouraged to indicate their scheduling preferences, if any, within their application materials. Sunday - Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM Wednesday - Saturday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing and able to work 3PM - 1:30AM Sunday-Wednesday? Are you willing and able to work 3PM- 1:30AM Wednesday-Saturday? Experience: Property maintenance: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person