About the role
Classification Title:
OPS
Classification Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Maintenance Generalist I provides essential maintenance support to the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center by performing a variety of routine maintenance, repair, and groundskeeping duties to ensure facilities, greenhouses, and research spaces remain safe, functional, and well-maintained. This position supports the Center's research and extension mission by maintaining buildings, equipment, and greenhouse infrastructure while responding to routine maintenance needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, facilities, and equipment, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks within the scope of the position.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment, including replacing HVAC filters, inspecting building components, lubricating equipment, and reporting deficiencies requiring specialized repairs.
- Perform routine inspections of buildings, greenhouses, and surrounding facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, or operational issues.
- Assist with greenhouse maintenance by performing preventative maintenance on cooling pads, exhaust fans, vents, irrigation components, shade systems, and environmental control equipment to help maintain proper operating conditions.
- Support the maintenance and repair of research infrastructure, including benches, workspaces, irrigation systems, fencing, walkways, and other facility assets.
- Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and light maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Perform routine groundskeeping activities, including mowing, trimming, edging, pressure washing, debris removal, and maintaining clean, safe, and accessible work areas around buildings and greenhouses.
- Respond to maintenance work orders in a timely manner and communicate identified repair needs or safety concerns to supervisors.
- Maintain maintenance records, complete assigned work orders, and document completed preventative maintenance activities.
- Follow University of Florida safety policies and procedures, utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the Mid-Florida Research & Education Center.
Expected Salary:
$16 - $18/hr.
Licenses/Certifications:
Must maintain a valid FL Driver's License
Preferred:
- One (1) year or more of experience performing general building, facilities, or maintenance work.
- Experience with preventative maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, or HVAC systems.
- Experience maintaining greenhouse facilities, environmental control systems, irrigation systems, or agricultural/research support facilities.
- Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and light maintenance equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues, identify repair needs, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Experience utilizing computerized work order or maintenance management systems.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and preferably three professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
*Preference is a full-time employee; however, we would consider a part-time employee to work 24 hours per week.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes