Onsite Facilities Maintenance Technician - Marine Lab

University of South Florida; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), an institute of the University of South Florida, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide operational support for general facility maintenance at the Keys Marine Laboratory in Layton, FL.

This 100% onsite role reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and collaborates with the KML Director on schedule and safety, performing multi-trade diagnostics, repairs, minor construction, and custodial tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an approved apprenticeship program or a high school diploma with four years of related experience.
• A valid Florida Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains buildings, grounds and provides custodial services.
• Installs, repairs, and removes equipment, signs, and fixtures.
• Cleans light fixtures, replaces light bulbs and adjusts switches and electrical controls.
• Performs drywall, plaster, ceilings, windows, doors, and door hardware repairs.
• Operates pressure washers and cleaning equipment for buildings, laboratories, equipment and platforms.
• Checks fluids, changes filters and belts, and cleans pans and coils.
• Sets up and cleans for events; performs safety inspections on emergency devices.
• May assist with hurricane preparation and related duties.
• Assist other KML staff or research groups on site.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, trash collection and restroom sanitation.
• Custodial duties including linen handling, stocking supplies, and floor care.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance needs; performs basic maintenance on custodial equipment.

Education

High School Diploma

Apprenticeship program or trade certificate

Job description

The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), an institute of the University of South Florida, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide operational support for general facility maintenance at the Keys Marine Laboratory in Layton, FL.

This 100% onsite role reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and collaborates with the KML Director on schedule and safety, performing multi-trade diagnostics, repairs, minor construction, and custodial tasks.