Facilities Technology Specialist II

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA. Focused on addressing society's biggest challenges, faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy, aerospace, computer vision, cybersecurity, transportation, health care and the environment, areas of focus that will drive the college's future growth. UCF is the nation's No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries, and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nation's top computer programming teams.

The Opportunity:

The Facilities Technology Specialist II is responsible for the maintenance, operation and lifecycle management of college equipment, technical facilities, server room infrastructure and property assets, ensuring reliable support for instructional, research, and administrative activities. The role also coordinates safety programs, facilities improvements, inventory management and operational support for college events while serving as a liaison with central facilities, property management, faculty, staff and external vendors.

Classification Title: Facilities Specialist II

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and supports college equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, hand tools, electronic test equipment, servers and related infrastructure. Coordinates equipment maintenance, warranty repairs, service contracts, software updates, preventive maintenance, and vendor support.

• Manages college equipment inventories, property records, new acquisitions, surplus activities, asset tracking, and physical inventory audits in coordination with the Property Department.

• Maintains records of physical server locations, rack assignments, and equipment installations and assists with server deployment and rack mounting projects.

• Supports college laboratories, maker spaces, server rooms, and technical facilities by coordinating repairs, infrastructure improvements, cooling and power requirements, and facilities work orders.

• Assists faculty, staff, laboratory managers, facilities personnel, property custodians, and other stakeholders with the daily operation, maintenance, and improvement of college facilities and equipment.

• Provides operational support for college events, outreach activities, conferences, demonstrations, tours, and special events, including equipment setup, teardown, transportation, and after-hours and/or weekend support as needed.

• Coordinates laboratory and facility safety programs, safety training, emergency preparedness activities, and compliance documentation.

• Provides backup support for building access management and office and laboratory setup activities to address ongoing college operational needs.

• Maintains documentation, procedures, inventories, and records related to college equipment, facilities, safety programs, property management, and event support activities.

• Oversees student workers as needed.

• Performs physical activities such as lifting up to 50lbs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to perform basic computer setup, troubleshooting, and equipment support.

• Experience in property management, safety programs, security protocols or inventory control.

• Basic mechanical aptitude with experience using tools for equipment assembly, installation, and troubleshooting.

• Exposure to key management systems and electronic door access control.

• Experience tracking equipment, conducting physical inventory audits, and maintaining compliance with institutional property policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of higher education operations, policies, and environments.

• Ability to communicate and coordinate with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.

Health Assessment Required:

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

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 H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Classification Title: Facilities Specialist II

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.