Maintenance & Repair Worker

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida seeks a dedicated individual to support cage wash operations, sanitation, and related facility tasks. The role includes maintaining clean cages, assisting with housekeeping, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.

The position requires basic qualifications and a willingness to follow SOPs for animal care and facility safety. The team emphasizes adherence to federal laws and institutional policies, with opportunities for training and professional

Qualifications

• Six months of appropriate work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cage wash operations and area; cleans and sanitizes caging and related equipment.
• Assists with facility housekeeping tasks and loading dock areas.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on cage wash equipment; troubleshoots issues and logs problems and resolutions.
• Maintains inventory of cage-related materials and surplus caging in good condition.
• Assists with care and husbandry needs of laboratory animals following laws and SOPs.
• Operates autoclaves and assists with preparation for sterilization; follows maintenance schedules.
• Attends trainings and meetings for certification and professional development.

Education

Ninth grade education

Job description

Job Description

This position maintains cage wash area, chemical inventory, and clean caging for use. Provides routine preventative maintenance of cage wash and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• 45% - Performs tasks and activities associated with cage wash operations in accordance with established standards of procedure (SOPs). Maintains cage wash and associated area in a clean, organized condition; cleans and sanitizes dirty caging and other animal-related equipment; maintains adequate clean cage Inventories; maintains Inventories of chemical used in cage wash operations.
• 15% - Assists with facility housekeeping tasks. Assists with minor repairs and facility upkeep. Receives deliveries and supplies. Maintains loading dock areas and entry areas in a clean and orderly condition. Removes trash.
• 12% - Assists with following preventative maintenance schedule In performing routine servicing and minor repair of cage wash equipment Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and communicates with Facility Manager and vendors regarding findings. Maintains logs and records relating to equipment problems or failures, the corrective action taken, and the resolution. Assists with monitoring quality assurance of equipment and cage washing processes.
• 10% - Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to caging and other animal-related equipment. Maintains and/or replaces casters, assembles shelf units as required. Maintains inventory of surplus caging in good working condition.
• 8% - Assists with care and husbandry needs of numerous laboratory animal species following federal laws and principles, professional standards, and standard operating procedures of the division. Assists technical staff with movement of caging, animals, and equipment between multiple site locations.
• 5% - Operates autoclaves and assists technical staff with preparation of caging for sterilization. Assists with monitoring quality assurance of equipment. Follows preventative maintenance schedule in performing routine servicing.
• 5% - Performs other duties as required. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, training sessions as related to certification, continuing education, and professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a ninth grade education and six months of appropriate work experience. A valid Florida Driver's License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated.

Additional Information For Applicants

This position requires a Level I background check.

Schedule

Schedule for this position: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.