OPS Maintenance Assistant

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees

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Jacksonville, FL Until 9/5/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description

Department

Housing & Residence Life-OPS

Compensation

$16.00 Hourly

 

This position is maintenance work including assisting with painting, plumbing, and minor repairs. Work will also include moving furniture, cleaning, and all other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent.

This position requires an ability to quickly learn methods of repair. Must possess good communication skills, be flexible with a variety of assignments and must be able to exercise good judgment. Experience working within a customer service oriented environment is mandatory. The employee must be able to maintain a professional attitude, promote departmental and university policies and represent the University of North Florida, the Department of Housing and Residence Life to residents and guests in a positive and supportive manner. The applicant will use diplomacy while working with individuals of various backgrounds and ages.

Experience using hand tools and hand held power tools preferred. Willingness to learn new skills.

Cannot be a current UNF student for this position type.

 

Required Qualifications

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

 

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

About this role

Summary

Assist with maintenance tasks including painting, plumbing, repairs, moving, cleaning, and customer service.

Job title

OPS Maintenance Assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

Jacksonville, FL, on-site; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

work quickly learn methods of repaircommunicationcustomer service

Preferred skills

hand toolspower toolswillingness to learn

Specializations

paintingplumbingminor repairshand toolspower tools
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jacksonville, FL, USA

On-site City