Maintenance Generalist I
About The Position
Assists with and performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry and trade practices. Provides daily maintenance support to building users by responding to service calls, conducting scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, and performing similar service. Work includes minor plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs; changing filters and light bulbs; light carpentry, including replacing ceiling tiles, patching, and painting; installing or repairing VCT, plank, and carpet tile flooring and stair treads; minor decorative maintenance; and other tasks that do not require a licensed skilled tradesperson or journeyman. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance, unscheduled work, and special projects, including painting walls or equipment and making minor painting repairs. Inspects mechanical and electrical equipment in machine rooms, penthouses, and basements for proper operation. Assists with operating or testing machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions and with emergency repairs to pumps, motors, compressors, valves, plumbing pipes and fixtures, and other mechanical components. Enters work requests and time in the work order system, routes work requests as needed, obtains parts from Central Stores, and supports other trades to help ensure timely and efficient building and equipment repairs. Cleans and maintains the shop, work areas, and personal equipment. With oversight, monitors inventory and researches and orders supplies and parts. Reads and interprets construction blueprints, renovation drawings, and floor plans. Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrections, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as needed. Promotes safety and environmental protection by promptly reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; follows University safety plans, procedures, and protocols; and participates in appropriate safety training. Assists with building refurbishment, including new ceilings, walls, doorways, masonry, casework installation, and carpentry. Inspects electric door operators and elevators and reports malfunctions to work management. A State of Florida Class E operator’s license is required. A criminal background check and post-offer health assessment are required. The normal schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, for 40 hours per week. Emergencies may require swing, evening, weekend, after-hours, or on-call work. Expected pay is $16.00 to $17.65 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Zero to two years of experience in the field or a related area.
- State of Florida Class E operator’s license.
- Criminal background check and post-offer health assessment required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in multiple trades.
Responsibilities
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work.
- Respond to building service calls and conduct scheduled preventive maintenance inspections.
- Perform minor carpentry, ceiling tile replacement, patching, painting, flooring, stair tread, and decorative maintenance tasks.
- Inspect mechanical and electrical equipment in machine rooms, penthouses, and basements for proper operation.
- Assist with testing machinery and diagnosing malfunctions, and with emergency repairs to mechanical and plumbing components.
- Enter work requests and time in the work order system; route work requests and support other trades as needed.
- Obtain parts from Central Stores; monitor inventory and research and order supplies and parts with oversight.
- Clean and maintain the shop, work areas, and personal equipment.
- Read and interpret construction blueprints, renovation drawings, and floor plans; consult repair manuals and parts catalogs as needed.
- Report unsafe situations, spills, accidents, and equipment malfunctions; follow University safety procedures and participate in safety training.
- Assist with building refurbishment, including ceilings, walls, doorways, masonry, casework installation, and carpentry.
- Inspect electric door operators and elevators and report malfunctions to work management.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
