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POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number:  113900
Classification Title:  Maintenance Specialist
Working Title:  Maintenance Specialist

Department:  UWF Historic Trust
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $35,047 - $38,552
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs all maintenance duties and responsibilities relating to maintaining the property and grounds for the UWF Historic Trust in Downtown Pensacola and Arcadia Mill site in Milton.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in one of the following areas: building industry, property maintenance, fabrication, or repair technician.

Knowledge of the procedures, methods, and operation of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire systems, along with general construction experience. Proficiency with using hand and power tools safely. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments and complete tasks with little to no supervision. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Focused on attention to detail, pride in workmanship, and a having a strong personal initiative. Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Consideration will be given for experience in building preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 60% - Routinely surveys the Historic Trust sites to identify maintenance issues, primarily for interior building needs, but exterior and grounds maintenance as needed. This survey includes all interior systems are working properly (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, alarms, and fire systems) along with ensuring the spaces are presentable and safe to the public by evaluating walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, doors, windows, and exhibit displays. The individual will diagnose the situation, formulate a repair plan, and make necessary repairs following the proper technical procedures, preservation methods, and building code requirements. If an issue is found that requires a licensed contractor, they will contact and coordinate with the contractor to make the repairs. - (Essential)
• 20% - Using technical skills and knowledge, the individual will undertake and complete interior maintenance tasks that are both building and museum exhibit related. This will include, but is not limited to wall repairs, painting, trim work, replacing light bulbs, exhibit build/removal, and deep cleaning of rooms and floors. This position will work closely with other departments to complete projects. Work will be done alone or as part of a team, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. - (Essential)
• 10% - Using technical skills and building knowledge, the individual will undertake and complete small to medium building projects, such as walls, fences, decks, stairs, furniture, and exhibits ensuring they are built correctly and safely. This will be done alone or as part of a maintenance team/staff project, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. - (Essential)
• 5% - Routinely check workshop tools and other maintenance devices to ensure they are working properly. If an issue is found, they will diagnose and make necessary repairs. - (Essential)
• 5% - Other duties as assigned. - (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 screen.

• 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: https://careers.uwf.edu.

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 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

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 http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

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 am - 3:30 pm
FTE:  1.0
Closing Date:  11/30/2025