Temporary Building Assistant

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Assists in coordinating, scheduling and executing the maintenance of Graham Center and Wolfe Center buildings.

Job Category

Temporary

Desired Qualifications

• Assists skilled trade employees and the installation and maintenance of fixtures, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs preventative maintenance schedule in the routine service and minor repairs of mechanical systems and equipment, under the guidance of the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Provides support with event setups to ensure programs are held successfully.
• Responds to reported issues, deficiencies, and submits work order requests.
• Aid in opening and closing procedures of the assigned areas.
• Understand and analyze custodial, event, and maintenance conditions, trends, and facility usage patterns to recommend process improvements, optimize scheduling, and reduce response times for reported issues.
• Utilize data from events and facility operations to identify recurring issues and collaborate with leadership to implement proactive maintenance strategies.
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to facility operations, including work order completion times, repair needs, event setup and breakdowns and staffing efficiency, providing regular updates to management.
• Aid in creating reports to monitor facility usage, event needs, student staff performance, and maintenance activity, ensuring data-driven decision-making in daily operations.
• Provide insights from facility and staffing data to improve scheduling efficiency and reduce operational downtime.
• Collaborate on the development of standardized workflows for event needs and maintenance requests, leveraging data to ensure consistent service quality and streamlined operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience.

Work Schedule

Thursday - Monday: 8am to 4:30pm

Advertised Salary

$16.00 an hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Temporary Disclosure

• As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
• Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
• Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.