Maintenance Specialist

  • The University of Florida
  • United States, FL
  • Jul 8, 2026
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    Job Description:

    Classification Title:

    Maintenance Specialist

    Classification Minimum Requirements:

    Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades and one year of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

    Job Description:

    Plan, develop, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules for preventive, predictive, corrective, and capital maintenance activities.

    Review, prioritize, and coordinate work orders within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate scheduling and resource allocation.

    Coordinate with maintenance supervisors, technicians, contractors, and stakeholders to schedule work, outages, shutdowns, and special projects while minimizing operational disruptions.

    Monitor work order progress, track completion status, update schedules, and communicate changes to affected personnel.

    Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics, identify scheduling conflicts or inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements.

    Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, labor utilization reports, and scheduling documentation.

    Assist with inventory planning and coordination of materials, tools, equipment, and contractor services required for scheduled work.

    All other duties as assigned

    State of Florida Class E vehicle operator (driver) license required

    Criminal background check and post-offer health assessment required

    NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

    - Schedule may vary depending on location; typically, 0600-1430

    - Total hours per week 40

    - Works emergencies/evenings/weekends/holidays as needed; on-call required

    - Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined

    Expected Salary:

    $29.00 - $33.00 hourly based on experience.

    Required Qualifications:

    Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades and one year of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

    Preferred:

    EDUCATION & TRAINING:

    - State of Florida Class E vehicle operator (driver) license

    KNOWLEDGE OF:

    Advanced wastewater treatment principles, use of hand tools, computer use and safety rules.

    SKILL IN:

    Maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair of industrial equipment such as electrical panels, pumps, motors, compressors, valves, actuators, sensors, meters, etc., process control, and computer programs i.e. MS Suite, data management and SCADA systems etc

    KNOWLEDGE:

    - Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work

    - Knowledge of safety procedures for maintenance and repair work

    SKILLS:

    - Skilled in troubleshooting and organizing maintenance work

    - Skilled in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work

    ABILITIES:

    - Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions

    - Ability to read blueprints

    - Ability to install, maintain, and repair electric motors, generators, and mechanical equipment

    - Ability to take accurate measurements

    - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

    - Ability to and to use test, measurement, and control instrumentation

    - Ability to read a service request

    - Ability to recognize the proper materials and equipment to be used for a specific job and make change (as necessary)

    PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    - Ability to walk to customer/trouble locations

    - Ability to move or lift weights, such as ladders, tools, and equipment, weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance

    - Ability to climb

    - Ability to reach above shoulders frequently

    - Ability to kneel frequently

    - Ability to bend frequently

    - Ability to pull and push frequently

    OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

    None noted

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

    Health Assessment Required: Yes







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