Maintenance Specialist

POSITION DETAILS Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position. Position Number: 118360 Classification Title: Maintenance Specialist Working Title: Painter Department: Facility Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $37,740 Pay Basis: Annually POSITION OVERVIEW JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent performs journey level tasks in surface preparation finishing and painting. This person may also be asked to assist other trades as needed in the field of Carpentry, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Plumbing, and Locksmith duties. These duties include installation, inspection, maintenance, repair or replacement of machinery, mechanical equipment, piping, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and locksmith-related tasks. The following list of specific statements of duties does not preclude management from assigning such duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Work assignments will come from work orders, blueprints, drawings, crude sketches, and verbal or written instructions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A High School Diploma and four years of Painting experience or completion of an approved apprenticeship program. Approved vocational/technical training may substitute at equivalent rate for the required experience. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications and local, state, and federal codes and regulations. Understand and consistently apply internal department standard operating procedures and University polices. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of experience in the painting field to include the installation and finishing of drywall. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES: 85% - The incumbent is responsible for the interior and exterior finishes for the University buildings and campus area. The basic purpose of this work is to maintain, decorate and protect wood, metal, plaster and other surfaces by applying paints, varnish and/or stains. • Apply paints, varnishes, and/or stains to all types of surfaces (e.g. wood, metal, plaster, etc.) to protect and beautify such surfaces using appropriate utensils and equipment. • Select types and colors of paint, varnish or stain; mix, blend and prepare paints for proper color match. • The incumbent uses ladders, scaffolding and lifts as required to gain access to areas needing to perform related work. • Prepares surfaces for painting using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to include but not limited to gypsum board, wood siding, concrete, etc. • Confers with supervisors and department heads regarding the scheduling of work, the handling of emergencies and the feasibility of painting equipment and materials in the area to ensure that needs of the University are met expeditiously and at a convenient time. • Remove and Replace caulking on windows, doors, around cabinets, etc. • Install, repair, and finish of gypsum board and wallpaper. • Stenciling where required either with spray gun or brush. • Painting of parking spaces and roadways as needed. • Removes graffiti from floors, walls, and ceilings etc. • Cleans exterior surfaces with power washing equipment. • The incumbent performs a variety of preventive maintenance inspections to identify any damage of deterioration which has occurred since last inspection. Document inspection results and submit those findings, along with recommendations for corrective actions, to their immediate supervisor. - (Essential) 15% - The incumbent will be asked to assist other trades or perform other duties as determined by Supervision. Maintain job site and shop area in an orderly, clean, and safe condition. Prepare material estimates for work to be performed, using as a basis, construction best standards, drawings, blueprints, sketches, and written or verbal instructions. Communicate with the requestors for status and scheduling of work orders. Record time and material expended on work order forms. - (Essential) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Requirements: Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements. May be combined with exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization. Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup. Standing: Daily Walking: Daily Sitting: Daily Reaching with hands and arms: Daily Climbing or balancing: Daily Stooping: Daily Use of hands to handle objects: Daily Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily Lifting up to 25lbs: Daily Lifting over 25lbs: Daily Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: This position requires a criminal background screening. This position requires fingerprinting. This position is eligible for veterans’ preference. This position requires a valid driver's license. Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision. ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS Number of Vacancies: 1 Work Hours: 7:00 - 3:30 FTE: 1.0 Closing Date: 09/18/2026