Preventative Maintenance and Project Specialist

Facilities Operations oversees the construction, operation and maintenance of all facilities across the main campus and off-campus satellite locations. The Preventive Maintenance and Project Specialist plays a critical role in sustaining the reliability, efficiency and longevity of campus assets by managing and continuously improving the preventive maintenance program. This position ensures that all equipment is inspected and serviced at established intervals to support optimal performance, extend life-cycle value and reduce unplanned downtime. In addition, the specialist supports renovation and new construction efforts through accurate project tracking, cost reconciliation and documentation management. The role is responsible for maintaining clear, well-organized digital project files to support transparency, compliance and effective communication across departments. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime as operational or project demands require. -Renovation and New Construction Project Tracking: Tracks schedules, costs and progress for renovation and new construction projects, reconciles project data and maintains organized digital records to support transparency and accountability. -Preventive Maintenance Program Management: Develops, schedules and maintains preventive maintenance for all existing and new equipment using the IDN CMMS, including roofing systems, to ensure safety, reliability and maximized asset life cycles. - Project and Asset Life Cycle Oversight: Oversees processes for adding, modifying, or removing equipment and systems, ensuring projects and service requests are properly completed, documented and closed in accordance with established procedures. - CMMS Data Integrity and Reporting: Maintains accurate asset data, maintenance histories, and reporting within the CMMS to support planning, budgeting and performance analysis. - Project Coordination and Meetings: Leads and provides updates during biweekly project meetings, communicates status, identifies risks and coordinates next steps with internal stakeholders. Also oversees monthly safety committee meeting. - Training and Process Improvement: Trains internal staff on maintenance processes, CMMS usage and asset management procedures to improve timeliness, consistency and operational efficiency. - Emergency Preparedness and Follow-up as needed. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email , or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer

Created: 2026-03-04