Utilities Operator

Classification Title:

Utilities Operator 

Job Description:

The full-time Utilities Operator will support the demands of the Institute's plant operations which include maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing all building related plant, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, water technology, and building maintenance systems. 

• Maintain cooling towers, chillers, pumps, motors, motor control centers, transformers, switch gear, wiring, receptacles, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Inspect building operations systems; respond to emergency calls for equipment failures; work with building management system (BMS), fire alarm, and equipment monitoring technologies.
• Analyze and take corrective steps to repair or replace equipment as needed, including coordination of building systems and user interruption shutdowns.
• Work with Facilities Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Software.
• Conduct building operation checks and perform daily building rounds.
• Respond to alarms, addressing leaks, checking equipment, moving, and changing gas cylinders. Work with building management system (BMS), fire alarm, and equipment monitoring technologies.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building equipment, changing gas cylinders and responding to alarms. 
• Additional time for any function as needed and to assist with any facilities tasks.
• Moving and loading salt for building water softeners.
• Ordering parts and maintaining inventory.
• Checking and clearing roadways of debris.
• Sending reports and updating pass on log sheets.

Expected Salary:

27.00 per hour.  

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with maintaining, repairing and installing mechanical systems or trade/vocational school certification and six (6) months of related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of plant operations, building and fire codes, building construction techniques, materials applications, proper use of tools, and safe work practices and techniques.
• Previous mechanical repair and maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous trade experience (1 or more) in plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, HVAC, etc. is preferred.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills, and the ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from the state in which the position is located.
• Must be available on holidays, weekends, and emergency responses as the property is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or the Florida Relay System at TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Join our facilities team with the opportunity to receive a competitive sign-on bonus We're looking for dedicated professionals to help maintain and enhance our facilities. This limited-time bonus is available to new hires who join our team and meet eligibility requirements—apply today and take advantage of this exciting opportunity

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

The first position will work Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., and Thursday and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The second position will work Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hours may be subject to change. 

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

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 the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions.

This requisition will be used to hire 2 incumbents

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin February 27, 2025. 

Health Assessment Required:
Yes.  

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