Job Description

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 Floridas Treasure Coast serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence innovation and community engagement offering associate and bachelors degrees workforce training and continuing education programs.

At The River we believe every students and employees story matters. We value the different perspectives experiences and talents that come together on our campuses creating a learning environment and workplace thats 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; its 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction this position oversees the work of a team that inspects maintains and repairs buildings or grounds which may include electrical or HVAC systems or other amenities. Ensures that tools are maintained in good working order and that any chemicals used are handled appropriately. Maintains inventory of supplies. Coordinates the work of specialists or external contractors when needed. May organize set priorities schedule and review work may interview and make recommendations on hiring and provide input into performance reviews. Guides work of others who perform essentially the same work. Does not have responsibility for termination or making pay decisions.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND 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.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Vocational or technical training in a skilled trade may be preferred.
• 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 drivers 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a non-traditional work setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch crawl climb balance reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull moderate to heavy (over 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as extreme heat extreme cold infectious disease moving vehicles electrical current chemicals tight spaces or high places moving mechanical parts etc.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication able to learn and apply new technology and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline