Utilities Operator

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute For Biomedical Innovation & Technology; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Veterans preference

Job summary

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute For Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Palm Beach is seeking a Utilities Operator to support campus plant operations. The role involves maintaining building mechanical, HVAC, electrical, water technology, and related facility systems, performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and rapid response to alarms.

You will use Building Management Systems and CMMS, coordinate shutdowns, manage inventory, prepare reports, and work as an essential member

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year of relevant experience.
• Vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily building operation checks and rounds.
• Respond to alarms and monitor BMS/CMMS equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building systems.
• Coordinate equipment shutdowns, inventory, and pass along logs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

M&E systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job no:
540196

Work type:
Staff Full-Time

Location:
Palm Beach

Categories:
Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department:
37021000 - SR-FACILITIES

Classification Title:
Utilities Operator

Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:
The full-time utilities operator supports the Institutes plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing building mechanical, HVAC, electrical, water technology, and related facility systems. Performs preventative maintenance, daily building inspections, equipment monitoring, alarm response, and corrective repairs while utilizing Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Coordinates equipment shutdowns, maintains inventory and supplies,
prepares required reports, and serves as an essential employee for institutional operations, performing other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Conduct building operation checks and perform daily building rounds.
Respond to alarms, addressing leaks, checking equipment, moving, and changing gas cylinders. Work with building management system (BMS), fire alarm, and equipment monitoring technologies.
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building equipment, changing gas cylinders and responding to alarms.
Additional time for any function as needed and to assist with any facilities tasks.
Moving and loading salt for building water softeners.
Ordering parts and maintaining inventory.
Checking and clearing roadways of debris.
Sending reports and updating pass on log sheets.

Expected Salary:
$27.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance.
A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience with maintaining, repairing and installing mechanical systems or trade/vocational school certification and six (6) months of related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of plant operations, building and fire codes, building construction techniques, materials applications, proper use of tools, and safe work practices and techniques.
Previous mechanical repair and maintenance experience preferred.
Previous trade experience (1 or more) in plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, HVAC, etc. is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills, and the ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical systems.
Must be available on holidays, weekends, and emergency responses as the property is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This position is eligible for veterans preference.

Join our facilities team with the opportunity to receive a competitive sign-on bonus! Were 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.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin June 22, 2026.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised:
15 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
Open until filled