Utilities Operators - Jupiter, FL

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a full-time Utilities Operator to support campus plant operations in Florida. The role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and water systems, using BMS and CMMS.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, alarm response, preventive maintenance, inventory management, and reporting essential facility data. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building operation checks and perform daily building rounds.
• Respond to alarms and address leaks; work with BMS, fire alarm, and equipment monitoring.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building equipment; change gas cylinders and respond to alarms.
• Additional time for any function as needed and to assist with 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 logs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Mechanical/electrical system awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/vocational certification

Job description

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.

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 operators support the Institute’s 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.

Health Assessment Required

Yes

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, and continue until the job is filled.

This is a time‑limited position.