Maintenance Generalist II
Maintenance Generalist II
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Maintenance Generalist II
This position is located at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Wimauma Florida (Hillsborough County). The role reports directly to the IFAS FPO Maintenance Supervisor and supports the Center staff with a variety of facilityrelated tasks.
Responsibilities include performing building and preventative maintenance on office buildings greenhouses storage areas and growth rooms. The role also involves general repairs such as lighting ceiling tiles HVAC plumbing electrical and flooring.
The employee will assist with outdoor maintenance including mowing trimming weeding mulching planting and irrigation system upkeep. Additional duties include pressure washing carpentry painting equipment inspections roof inspections and minor roof repairs. Some tasks may require driving a state vehicle to different work sites.
IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations supports over 1300 buildings 57000 acres and eighty employees around the state of Florida. Our teams maintenance work furthers research and education that feed the world and preserve its natural resources. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Florida and to maintain the excellence of the University.
We offer our employees a generous benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance pension and investmentbased retirement plans and flexible leave options.
University of Florida also provides free college tuition for its employees up to 6 credit hours per semester. This opportunity can be used for degree programs or individual classes.
Benefits information: Education Program details: more information on IFAS please visit: Salary:
- A high school diploma (or equivalent) and two 2 to four 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
- At least two 2 years of experience in maintenance.
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in multiple trades or a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience is strongly preferred. A traderelated journeyman license is also preferred though not required.
Appropriate vocational or technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the preferred experience.
Knowledge of proper use of carpentry tools
Familiarity with selecting appropriate tools for specific tasks
Skill in performing finished carpentry work
Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision
This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.
Must maintain a valid Florida drivers license.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
