Maintenance Generalist I

Summary

Perform maintenance service and repair work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.  Duties may involve plumbing, pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; painting; plastering; machine servicing; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; repairing buildings, floors, or stairs; or vehicle servicing.  Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty.  Knowledgeable in commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular field.  Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.  Work under immediate supervision.  Typically report to a Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices
• Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges
• Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams
• Perform general cleaning duties of buildings or properties
• Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures
• Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
• Operate University of Florida (UF) vehicles
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience

A high school diploma (or equivalent) and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area

Licensure and Certification

Florida Class E operator (driver) license

Supervision

• Typically report to a Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
• Work under immediate supervision
• Does not directly supervise
• Does not typically lead or direct the work of others

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