Maintenance Specialist

Eye Specialists of Mid Florida; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to keep our clinics' buildings, grounds, and systems safe and functional. You will perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and preventive maintenance across multiple locations.

The role requires hands-on skills, OSHA awareness, the ability to troubleshoot and coordinate repairs with vendors, and a commitment to a clean, compliant environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of progressive maintenance experience required.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Ability to identify problems, determine solutions, and complete repairs promptly.

Responsibilities

• Maintains buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, functional environments.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and responds to repair requests.
• Executes basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, glazing, and general maintenance tasks.
• Installs, relocates, or removes equipment and fixtures as directed by management.
• Identifies unsafe conditions and coordinates corrective actions with management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems experience

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry basics

Preventive maintenance planning

Job description

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Maintenance Specialist

Regular - Hourly Full-Time Manual Labor Winter Haven, FL, US

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of ESMF’s buildings, grounds, equipment, and facility systems across all practice locations. The position performs a variety of general maintenance and repair functions, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, glazing, and general building maintenance.

The Maintenance Specialist identifies maintenance needs, troubleshoots facility issues, coordinates repairs and inspections, and works with outside contractors and service providers when specialized work is required. The position is expected to maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment while complying with applicable OSHA requirements, health and safety standards, building codes, and ESMF policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in building, facility, or general maintenance required.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Previous HVAC experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to identify problems, determine appropriate solutions, and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to provide and maintain the tools necessary to perform assigned maintenance duties.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Facility Maintenance and Repairs

• Maintains the buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities at ESMF locations to support safe, clean, functional, and professional practice environments.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and responds to facility repair requests.
• Performs basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, glazing, and general maintenance repairs within the scope of the position and applicable regulations.
• Installs, relocates, repairs, and removes equipment, fixtures, and facility components as authorized by management.
• Identifies unsafe conditions, maintenance concerns, and potential facility hazards and takes appropriate action to address or upscale them.
• Performs routine inspections of facility systems and equipment and reports deficiencies requiring additional attention.

Facility Projects and Improvements

• Assists with planning, scheduling, and coordinating facility improvements, repairs, renovations, and modifications as directed by management.
• Obtains estimates and quotes from vendors and contractors as authorized.
• Monitors maintenance and construction projects to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved specifications and established timelines.
• Coordinates and schedules required inspections and service appointments, including fire, HVAC, backflow, sprinkler, and other facility-related inspections.
• Maintains appropriate documentation related to facility projects, inspections, repairs, and vendor services.

Vendor and Contractor Coordination

• Coordinates with outside contractors and service providers for repairs, maintenance, inspections, and specialized services.
• Assists management with evaluating vendor work, obtaining estimates, and coordinating service schedules.
• Monitors contractor activities while working at ESMF facilities to ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with established requirements.
• Reports concerns regarding contractor performance, project delays, safety issues, or incomplete work to the appropriate member of management.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintains knowledge of and follows applicable OSHA requirements, health and safety regulations, and facility-related standards.
• Supports compliance with applicable building, fire, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Ensures maintenance activities are performed using appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment.
• Identifies and promptly reports conditions that may present safety, security, or operational risk.

Equipment and Facility Support

• Assists with the safe movement, installation, relocation, and removal of furniture, equipment, fixtures, and other facility items.
• Coordin...