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OPS Maintenance Generalist II - Camp Cloverleaf (Lake Placid, FL)
Job No: 535877
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Highlands
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades
Department: 60310000 - AG-FAC PLANNING - OPERATIONS
Job Description
Classification Title:
OPS Maintenance Generalist II - Camp Cloverleaf (Lake Placid, FL)
Job Description:
The OPS Maintenance Generalist II - Camp Cloverleaf (Lake Placid, FL) with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations assists with inspections and performing maintenance and preventative maintenance on UF/IFAS buildings, including aspects of interior and exterior building maintenance, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Driving a state vehicle to work sites is required.
Performs and assists with various forms of building maintenance, including but not limited to:
Interior and Exterior Building Maintenance:
Assists with interior and exterior repairs and maintenance of IFAS buildings, including roofing, windows, doors, floors, and partitions of offices, classrooms, and laboratories. Tasks may require the use of a state vehicle to drive to work sites. Responsibilities also include routine checks on air conditioning systems not under service contracts, cleaning ice machines, verifying exhaust and fume hood operations, conducting monthly state fire marshal inspections of all buildings, performing limited testing of fire alarm system batteries, and testing emergency showers and eyewash stations.
Carpentry Tasks:
Assists with and completes various carpentry tasks, including maintenance and repairs to furniture such as chairs, desks, tables, and cabinets, utilizing a variety of hand and power tools to complete the work efficiently. Duties also involve painting or repairing roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
Pressure Washing:
Completes assigned work orders related to the exterior pressure washing of all buildings and concrete walkways. This includes performing pressure washing tasks and assisting with monthly greenhouse preventative maintenance tasks.
General Assistance:
Performs other related duties as required by assisting and working with other trades. This includes maintaining a valid Florida driver's license, ensuring the ability to lift 40 lbs., and performing other duties as assigned.
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 workforce committed to serving the people of Florida and maintaining the excellence of the University.
For more information on IFAS, please visit: https://ifas.ufl.edu/
Expected Salary:
$17.00 - $19.00 per hour commensurate on education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and two (2) to 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.
Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Must be able to pass a Level II background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must include a resume.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close: 12 November 2025
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535877
Our Commitment:
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 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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OPS Maintenance Generalist II - Camp Cloverleaf (Lake Placid, FL) at InsideHigherEd
InsideHigherEd
Gainesville, Florida
Engineering
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
OPS Maintenance Generalist II - Camp Cloverleaf (Lake Placid, FL)
Job No: 535877
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Highlands
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades
Department: 60310000 - AG-FAC PLANNING - OPERATIONS
Job Description
Classification Title:
OPS Maintenance Generalist II - Camp Cloverleaf (Lake Placid, FL)
Job Description:
The OPS Maintenance Generalist II - Camp Cloverleaf (Lake Placid, FL) with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations assists with inspections and performing maintenance and preventative maintenance on UF/IFAS buildings, including aspects of interior and exterior building maintenance, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Driving a state vehicle to work sites is required.
Performs and assists with various forms of building maintenance, including but not limited to:
Interior and Exterior Building Maintenance:
Assists with interior and exterior repairs and maintenance of IFAS buildings, including roofing, windows, doors, floors, and partitions of offices, classrooms, and laboratories. Tasks may require the use of a state vehicle to drive to work sites. Responsibilities also include routine checks on air conditioning systems not under service contracts, cleaning ice machines, verifying exhaust and fume hood operations, conducting monthly state fire marshal inspections of all buildings, performing limited testing of fire alarm system batteries, and testing emergency showers and eyewash stations.
Carpentry Tasks:
Assists with and completes various carpentry tasks, including maintenance and repairs to furniture such as chairs, desks, tables, and cabinets, utilizing a variety of hand and power tools to complete the work efficiently. Duties also involve painting or repairing roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
Pressure Washing:
Completes assigned work orders related to the exterior pressure washing of all buildings and concrete walkways. This includes performing pressure washing tasks and assisting with monthly greenhouse preventative maintenance tasks.
General Assistance:
Performs other related duties as required by assisting and working with other trades. This includes maintaining a valid Florida driver's license, ensuring the ability to lift 40 lbs., and performing other duties as assigned.
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 workforce committed to serving the people of Florida and maintaining the excellence of the University.
For more information on IFAS, please visit: https://ifas.ufl.edu/
Expected Salary:
$17.00 - $19.00 per hour commensurate on education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and two (2) to 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.
Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Must be able to pass a Level II background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Self-starting work ethic.
- Proficiency with carpentry.
- Knowledge of hand tools and power tools, including pressure washers.
- Familiarity with essentials of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to learn and utilize electronic work order system.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must include a resume.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close: 12 November 2025
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535877
Our Commitment:
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 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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