A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
330106739 This position is 100% onsite the FIO Keys Marine Laboratory location in Layton, FL.
Organizational Summary:
The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is an institute of the University of South Florida that connects Florida's academic, public, and private partners to the marine environment through oceanographic research, education, workforce development, and applied maritime operations. As a regional marine science and technology resource, FIO provides access to research vessels, specialized marine equipment, field operations expertise, and the Keys Marine Laboratory to support discovery, student learning, environmental stewardship, and solutions to complex coastal and ocean challenges. Through its vessels, facilities, and experienced maritime professionals, FIO enables researchers, students, agencies, and industry partners to conduct work on, in, and around the water safely and effectively. FIO supports oceanographic research while also serving as a broader platform for interdisciplinary education, experiential learning, marine technology testing, public-private collaboration, and workforce development. As part of
USF, FIO
strengthens the university's role as a leader in ocean science, coastal resilience, and marine innovation while serving the needs of Florida and the broader ocean community.
Position Description:
This position will report directly to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and coordinate with KML Director based on KML schedule. The main purpose is to provide operational support for general facility maintenance including multi-trade diagnostics, repairs, minor construction and janitorial/cleaning services to all buildings of the KML facility. This job requires physical abilities such as bending, twisting, crawling, carrying tools, materials & cleaning supplies up and down stairways, vacuuming etc. in order to perform the essential functions of the position. Required ability to use PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) as this position may be exposed to toxic, caustic substances, and fumes or airborne particles. This position is sometimes required to lift more than 50 pounds. The normal work environment is Indoor 50%; Outdoor 50%. The physical demands include standing 75-100%; walking 50-75%; kneeling 25% or less; push/pulling 25% or less; lifting 5-50lbs
