Apopka OPS Maintenance Generalist

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 Center's research and extension mission by maintaining buildings, equipment, and greenhouse infrastructure while responding to routine maintenance needs.

• 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, work spaces, 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 Driver's 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.

Yes