Utilities Operator - Jupiter, FL

Utilities Operator - Jupiter, FL Job No: 540196 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Palm Beach Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible Department: 37021000 - SR-FACILITIES Classification Title: Utilities Operator Classification 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. Job Description: The full-time utilities operator supports the Institute’s plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing building mechanical, HVAC, electrical, water technology, and related facility systems. Performs preventative maintenance, daily building inspections, equipment monitoring, alarm response, and corrective repairs while utilizing Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Coordinates equipment shutdowns, maintains inventory and supplies, prepares required reports, and serves as an essential employee for institutional operations, performing other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities and Duties 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. Required Qualifications 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. Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance. A valid driver's license is required. Preferred 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 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 In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 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. Receive a competitive sign‑on bonus! Limited‑time bonus is available to new hires who join our team and meet eligibility requirements. 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. Health Assessment Required: Yes Application Period: Open until filled. Application review will begin June 22, 2026. Advertised: 15 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time This position is open until filled. This is a time‑limited position. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Florida