Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Operates with minimal supervision in the maintenance, sanitation, and repair of aquatic facilities and university buildings at both the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) and the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC), taking ownership and leading decisions on aquatics specific tasks. Performs routine and maintenance duties in the inspection of aquatic facilities. Maintains a record of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment and places orders for parts and supplies.

• Performs highly skilled work in the area of maintenance, sanitation and repair of the aquatic facilities, Panther Hall Pool and University buildings at BBC and MMC, such as water filtration/backwash, chemicals, plumbing, operation/service pool heater. Minor electrical, repairs to the pools, repairs to aquatic equipment, pool furniture, installation and repair of walls, ceiling tiles, door, door frames, signage, lighting etc.
• Performs inspections of equipment for operating deficiencies and makes routine adjustment as necessary.
• Performs finished dry wall, painting, carpentry work, repairs, builds, and installs furniture, cabinets, wind screens and pressure cleaning etc.
• Operates with minimal supervision in the maintenance, sanitation, and repair of aquatic facilities at both MMC and BBC campuses, taking ownership and leading decisions on aquatics specific tasks.
• Assists the Assistant Director of Aquatics with training full-time and part-time lifeguards to maintain the integrity of water bodies and related equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.Follows operational procedures and safety guidelines.
• Secures tools, parts, and equipment. Maintains a record of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment and places orders for parts and supplies.
• Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and/or any other University emergency closing. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
• Purchases maintenance materials for the Aquatic Center needs.  Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
• Ensures and follows operational procedures and safety guidelines.

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for mechanical trades or a high school diploma and four (4) years of appropriate experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License - Class E

• CPO (Certified Pool & Spa Operator) certification or ability to obtain one in the first 45 days.
• Experience maintaining and operating pumps, pipes, and sanitation preferred.

• Staff

• $39,500-$42,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Hazardous Chemicals
• Loud Noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

hr.fiu.edu. If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.