Maintenance Generalist II Jupiter, FL

Maintenance Generalist II

The full-time Maintenance Generalist II will support the demands of the Institutes maintenance operations and perform general maintenance services and repairs which include welding plumbing painting carpentry and as a locksmith.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building and/or installing shelves cabinets lab tops doors and desk keyboard trays; hanging signs pictures and boards; repairing door hinges knobs and closures.
• Assist with event setup and general repairs.
• Responsible for replacing ballasts electrical outlets light switches and light bulbs; hanging light fixtures; repairing or replacing frayed power cords and plugs.
• Perform inspections on sinks drinking fountains urinals toilets unclogs drains install pipes and perform light repairs of sinks and garbage disposals.
• Responsible for replacing floor and ceiling tiles and caulking around bathroom fixtures.
• Works with specialized lab support equipment including hoods incubators freezers or other lab equipment as assigned. Moves equipment freezers and furniture.
• Responsible for responding to emergency calls and equipment alarms; evaluates problem and makes repairs or requests appropriate specialist.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supply maintenance.
• Responsible for estimating labor and material costs for work requests; may order supplies.
• Performs routine work orders and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Accurately records daily hours worked and time spent on individual tasks.
• Works daily with the Facilities Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Software (Micromain); BAS software and the Footprints work order system.
• May perform related tasks and work of other Facilities department personnel as required or assigned.
• Interprets blueprints drawings layouts or other specifications to determine installation or repair requirements.

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Previous experience working in a research hospital or university setting is preferred.
• Previous experience with plumbing electrical mechanical carpentry and/or welding experience is preferred.
• Previous trade experience (1 or more) in plumbing electrical pipefitting HVAC etc. is preferred.
  Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills and the ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must have a valid drivers license issued from the state where the position is located.
• Must be available on holidays weekends and emergency responses as the property is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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 or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visitAccessibility at UF.

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 requirementsapply today and take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Available for On-call- Days nights weekends and holiday coverage. Work schedule- Weekdays 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

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 the Qualified Positions link on our applicantFAQs pagefor a list of eligible positions.

The position is open until filled. Application review will begin on March 21 2025.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple openings.