Maintenance Generalist

Overview

Job No: 535154
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:  - FS-OPER FACILITIES-MNT MCH
Classification

Title:

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.

Required: Valid Florida driver license

Required: Post-offer health assessment

Required: Criminal background check

• 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

Expected Salary: $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.

Experience in multiple trades.

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

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

Position has been reposted, previous applicants still under consideration.

Yes

12 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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