Apopka OPS Maintenance Generalist

OPS

A high school diploma (or equivalent) and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Generalist I provides essential maintenance support to the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center by performing a variety of routine maintenance repair and groundskeeping duties to ensure facilities greenhouses and research spaces remain safe functional and well-maintained. This position supports the Centers research and extension mission by maintaining buildings equipment and greenhouse infrastructure while responding to routine maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings facilities and equipment including basic plumbing electrical carpentry and painting tasks within the scope of the position.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment including replacing HVAC filters inspecting building components lubricating equipment and reporting deficiencies requiring specialized repairs.
• Perform routine inspections of buildings greenhouses and surrounding facilities to identify maintenance needs safety concerns or operational issues.
• Assist with greenhouse maintenance by performing preventative maintenance on cooling pads exhaust fans vents irrigation components shade systems and environmental control equipment to help maintain proper operating conditions.
• Support the maintenance and repair of research infrastructure including benches workspaces irrigation systems fencing walkways and other facility assets.
• Operate and maintain hand tools power tools and light maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform routine groundskeeping activities including mowing trimming edging pressure washing debris removal and maintaining clean safe and accessible work areas around buildings and greenhouses.
• Respond to maintenance work orders in a timely manner and communicate identified repair needs or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain maintenance records complete assigned work orders and document completed preventative maintenance activities.
• Follow University of Florida safety policies and procedures utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the Mid-Florida Research & Education Center.

$16 - $18/hr.

Must maintain a valid FL Drivers License

• One (1) year or more of experience performing general building facilities or maintenance work.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing electrical carpentry painting or HVAC systems.
• Experience maintaining greenhouse facilities environmental control systems irrigation systems or agricultural/research support facilities.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of hand tools power tools and light maintenance equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues identify repair needs and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience utilizing computerized work order or maintenance management systems.

In order to be considered you must upload your resume and preferably three professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

*Preference is a full-time employee; however we would consider a part-time employee to work 24 hours per week.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.