OPS Facilities Assistant

Overview

Job No: 538136

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades

Department:  - LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL

Classification

Title:

OPS Facilities Assistant

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent;
Driver's License

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices.
• Provide daily maintenance support to building users through responses to calls for service, scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, and similar services.
• Perform tasks including minor plumbing, changing filters, and light bulbs; light carpentry tasks such as replacing ceiling tiles, patching and painting, and installing flooring materials (VCT, plank, carpet tiles); repair stair treads and minor decorative maintenance.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to unscheduled or special work.
• Paint walls and/or equipment and make minor painting repairs.
• Inspect all mechanical and electrical equipment in machine rooms; operate and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests and time tracking; maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and promote safety and environmental protection by reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; follow University safety plans/procedures/protocols and participate in safety training.
• Assist with room refurbishing including patching walls, doorways, and casework.
• Utilize basic computer skills (Excel, Word, and Email).
• Follow instructions and take direction.
• Work hours:
  
  Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm.
• Criminal background and post-offer health assessment will be conducted.
• Drive a state vehicle that requires a valid driver’s license.

Expected Salary: Starting salary $15-$16 per hour, based on experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Basic knowledge of or ability to use computers and tablets.
• Ability to multi-task while staying on schedule.
• The person in this position must be physically able to lift/move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The position requires a valid driver’s license.

• Basic repair skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Safety awareness
• Teamwork and flexibility

To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.

This is a time-limited position.

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

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Applications Close: 15 February 2026

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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