Maintenance Technician – Lead

Indian River State College • Stuart, FL

1d • $21

About The Position

Keep Our Campus Running Smoothly At Indian River State College, our campuses are active, high-performing environments that support student learning every day. This position plays an essential role in ensuring that buildings, systems, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained across the district. If you are highly skilled in maintenance operations, enjoy solving technical challenges, and take pride in keeping facilities operating at their best, this role offers steady, meaningful work in a mission-driven environment. About Us Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs. At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive. Why Join the River When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day. What We Offer At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: · Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). · Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage. · Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options. · Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance. · Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions. · Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience with equipment maintenance is required.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral).
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skill in groundskeeping and landscape maintenance.
• Skill in electrical maintenance.
• Skill in HVAC maintenance.
• Skill in plumbing maintenance.
• Skill in construction projects.
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and planning projects.
• On-call rotation duties.
• Some evening or weekend work hours.
• Ability to be flexible, use initiative, be efficient, work well with others, and be self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical training in a skilled trade may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and performs inspections to ensure efficient operation.
• Monitors the Energy Management Control Systems to ensure comfort control is maintained and repairs HVAC related equipment as needed.
• Attends scheduled meetings and required trainings to maintain current industry knowledge.
• Tracks work requests and orders parts through FAMIS system as needed.
• Supports the College by providing various other maintenance support such as electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, and general campus maintenance.
• Makes skilled trade and journey-level repairs or installations depending on area of assignment and expertise.
• Provides supports during college sponsored events.
• Efficiently manage and process incoming work orders through our Work Order Management System.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities district-wide as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
• Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
• Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.
• Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
• Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED