Maintenance Generalist II - Jupiter, FL

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive sign-on bonus

Job summary

The University of Florida seeks a dedicated Maintenance Generalist II for its Jupiter location. This full-time role involves multifaceted maintenance tasks including plumbing and carpentry, ensuring the functionality of university facilities. Candidates should have relevant experience and a strong commitment to service, able to handle emergency maintenance and routine repairs.

Qualifications

• Requires at least two years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Availability on holidays and weekends is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance services including plumbing, electrical repairs, and carpentry.
• Maintain inventory and perform inspections on facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls and maintain daily logs.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Welding

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Generalist II - Jupiter, FL

Job No: 535208
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 37021000 - SR-FACILITIES

Job Description


Classification Title:

Maintenance Generalist II

Job Description:

The full-time Maintenance Generalist II will support the demands of the Institute's maintenance operations and perform general maintenance services and repairs which include welding, plumbing, painting, carpentry and as a locksmith.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building and/or installing shelves, cabinets, lab tops, doors and desk keyboard trays; hanging signs, pictures and boards; repairing door hinges, knobs and closures.
• Assist with event setup and general repairs.
• Responsible for replacing ballasts, electrical outlets, light switches and light bulbs; hanging light fixtures; repairing or replacing frayed power cords and plugs.
• Perform inspections on sinks, drinking fountains, urinals, toilets, unclogs drains, install pipes and perform light repairs of sinks and garbage disposals.
• Responsible for replacing floor and ceiling tiles and caulking around bathroom fixtures.
• Works with specialized lab support equipment including hoods, incubators, freezers or other lab equipment as assigned. Moves equipment, freezers and furniture.
• Responsible for responding to emergency calls and equipment alarms; evaluates problem and makes repairs or requests appropriate specialist.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supply maintenance.
• Responsible for estimating labor and material costs for work requests; may order supplies.
• Performs routine work orders and preventative maintenance tasks, as assigned.
• Accurately records daily hours worked and time spent on individual tasks.
• Works daily with the Facilities Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Software (Micromain); BAS software, and the Footprints work order system.
• May perform related tasks and work of other Facilities department personnel, as required or assigned.
• Interprets blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to determine installation or repair requirements.

Expected Salary:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a research, hospital, or university setting is preferred.
• Previous experience with plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and/or welding experience is preferred.
• Previous trade experience (1 or more) in plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, HVAC, etc. is preferred.
  Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills and the ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from the state where the position is located.
• Must be available on holidays, weekends, and emergency responses as the property is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Join our facilities team with the opportunity to receive a competitive sign-on bonus! We're looking for dedicated professionals to help maintain and enhance our facilities. This limited-time bonus is available to new hires who join our team and meet eligibility requirements—apply today and take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Available for On-call- Days, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage. Work schedule- Weekdays 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions.

The position is open until filled. Application review will begin on March 21, 2025.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple openings.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes.



Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535208/maintenance-generalist-ii-jupiter-fl

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.









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