Maintenance Generalist III

Job Overview

Job No: 539949
Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Jackson
Categories:
Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agriculture Operations
Department:  - AG-NFREC-QUINCY

Maintenance Generalist III

High school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four (4) years of experience in the field or in a related area. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Oversees farm maintenance personnel. Participate in the maintenance of rolling stock including tractors, pickup trucks, trailers, cars including on-site repair and preventative maintenance. Driving will be required.
• Support the needs of the Agronomy farm through tasks such as tillage operations, planting, pesticide applications, harvesting, etc.
• Maintain specialized research and farm equipment (planters, harvesters, etc.) as well as research facilities (like the forage dryer, etc.) including on-site repair and preventative maintenance.
• Provide leadership in maintaining and repairing all NFREC-Marianna pivots and wells used for research and extension. Work with the Beef Unit Farm Manager and the Agronomy Farm Manager to ensure they are working and well maintained for minimum down-time.
• Provide oversight for maintenance done on the main road systems and gravel parking areas around the Beef and Agronomy farms including grading, repair, and upgrading.
• Build or fabricate apparatuses for research purposes.

$24.90/hr

• Background check required.
• Florida Class E operator (driver) license.

• Demonstrated experience and ability in personnel supervision.
• Ability to work independently with general, not daily supervision.
• Good organizational and managerial skills related to personnel and processes.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and commitment to customer service.
• Teamwork and effective oral & written communication skills.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. Veterans claiming preference should upload a copy of DD 214 Member Copy 4 with their application.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.