The Maintenance Technician II performs skilled maintenance and repairs to university facilities and equipment in multiple trades areas such as plumbing, electrical, and/or carpentry.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
Job Description Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Performs repairs to buildings, structures and equipment requiring skill in trade functions such as plumbing, electrical, or carpentry.
- Inspects, operates, or tests machinery and equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
- Provides training and guidance to others in areas of skill.
- Assists with routine and preventative repairs and maintenance in other skilled trades such as repair of electrical devices, water leaks, install plumbing fixtures, appliance repair, drywall repair and painting.
- Sets up, breaks down and cleans furniture, equipment and facilities for regular and special events.
- Assists with maintenance projects such as common cleanup, moving furniture, inventory, fire and smoke alarm checks, inspections, or other projects as assigned.
- Maintains records and logs of preventative maintenance and repair history, inventory used, costs, time and other information requested.
- Complies with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, university policy and accepted safe work practices.
- Cleans and maintains all work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Maintains tool and supply inventory. Assists with ordering supplies for the department.
- Works a rotating on-call schedule to respond to emergencies to ensure continuation of service and operations.
Other Duties
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description Required Qualifications
- This position requires a high school diploma and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
- Full-time related experience in one or more skilled trades such as plumbing, electrical, or carpentry.
- Experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair, ensuring code compliance and efficient operation
- Valid driver's license.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years full-time experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair, ensuring code compliance and efficient operation
- Work experience in higher education or a residential setting.
- Journeyman Plumber license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- General knowledge of building maintenance such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Advanced knowledge in skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
- Knowledge of basic hand tools, power tools, materials, shop equipment, and maintenance related processes.
- Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
- Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
- Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
- Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work when numerous and competing demands are involved.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop appropriate alternatives where applicable.
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, logs, and files.
- Ability to work on call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation: In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
Pay Grade 15 FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Apr 15, 2026