| Job Description: |
The role involves collaborating on plumbing and electrical preventive maintenance work orders for all UF/IFAS-owned buildings and greenhouses, contributing to projects and new construction, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring equipment functionality. Travel to job sites using state vehicles is required. Responsibilities include supporting electricians with repairs and replacements of circuits, breaker panels, receptacles, motors, light fixtures, switches, and more, as well as digging and trenching when necessary. The role also addresses minor electrical issues, such as replacing wall switches, outlets, and lighting fixtures.
Plumbing duties include repairs and replacements like fixing irrigation systems, water lines, faucets, toilets, and clearing stoppages. It also involves assisting plumbers with more complex repairs, including water piping, drain lines, water heaters, pumps, lift stations, backflow preventers, and irrigation systems. Sewer cleaning, jetting, and related digging and trenching are also included.
Additional responsibilities include executing State Fire Maintenance PMs, repairing emergency lights, exit lights, and security lights, and supporting other trades such as carpentry, painting, HVAC maintenance, and groundskeeping. The role also involves maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and repair work and performing additional duties as assigned, such as operating heavy equipment.
IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations supports over 1,300 buildings, 57,000 acres, and eighty employees around the state of Florida. Our team’s maintenance work furthers research and education that feed the world and preserve its natural resources. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Florida and to maintain the excellence of the University.
We offer our employees a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension and investment-based retirement plans, and flexible leave options.
University of Florida also provides free college tuition for its employees, up to 6 credit hours per semester. This opportunity can be used for degree programs or individual classes.
Benefits information: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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