Maintenance Generalist

Job Details

Job no: 535154

Work type:
Staff Full-Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department:  - FS-OPER FACILITIES-MNT MCH

Maintenance Generalist I

Assists and performs semi-skill and unskilled maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices. Provides daily maintenance support to building users through responses to calls for service, scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and similar service. Performs tasks not limited to minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, changing filters, light bulbs, light carpentry tasks to include replacing ceiling tiles, patching and painting, flooring materials such as VCT, plank, and carpet tiles, stair treads, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman.

Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled or special work. Paint walls and/or equipment and make minor painting repairs.

Inspect all mechanical/electrical equipment in machine rooms, penthouses, and basements for proper operation. Assists in the operating or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Assists in emergency repairs to pumps, motors, compressors, valves, plumbing pipes and fixtures, and all mechanical components.

Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time. Provide support services to other trades (e.g., properly route or phase WR) as may be required for the timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment. Obtain parts from Centrals Stores for assigned WR. Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment. With oversight, monitor inventory, research and order supplies and parts.

Provide support service to other trades, as may be required for timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.

Read, interpret, and work from construction blueprints, renovation, and floor plan drawings. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Promotes safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents. Follow University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.

Assists in building refurbishing to include new ceilings, walls, doorways, masonry work, case work installation and carpentry work. Inspects electric door operators, elevators, and reports any malfunctions to work management.

Yes

Criminal background check Required

• 09:00 PM to 7:30 AM Monday-Thursday
• Emergencies as needed; swing shift, evening shift, weekends, after hours shift, on-call, etc., as required

$16.00 to $17.60 Hourly based on experience

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in multiple trades.

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• Submit application by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Position has been reposted, previous applicants still under consideration.

Advertised: 29 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.