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Operations Specialist

Gainesville, United States

JOB NO:

537033

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Transportation Services

DEPARTMENT:

07700100 - HO-HOUSING OFFICE

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Operations Specialist



CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.



JOB DESCRIPTION:

Management of vehicle fleet

  • Review and evaluate vehicle conditions; coordinate general and annual vehicle maintenance or inspections; ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards
  • Provide oversight for the maintenance, repair and replacement of the Housing vehicle fleet; assist with diagnosis of mechanical issues
  • Manage the inventory of vehicles, vehicle locations/use, vehicle supplies, and surplus inventory of vehicles and supplies as appropriate
  • Assist with preparation of annual budget for replacement/maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment
  • Assist in creation and maintenance of comprehensive fleet management plans for unit including but not limited to preventative maintenance, replacement scheduling, and assessing operations needs for fleet
  • Assist in developing and coordinating standard operating procedures for vehicles for unit; maintain and store vehicle logs
  • Ensure cleanliness of vehicle fleet

Responsible for management of equipment and inventory for unit

  • Consult with area supervisors on projects needing specialized materials, contractors, or equipment; Create project schedules minimizing disruptions and interruption of service
  • Coordinate rental of construction related equipment working with area supervisors to schedule use of equipment; research products and gather quotes as needed
  • Review requirements for equipment and material logistics, implement inventory control systems, and orders and maintains stock of materials and equipment; create recommendations budget for replacement
  • Management of communication devices for department to include programming, ensuring proper use, and developing radio replacement plans
  • Responsible for requisition, storage, and assignment of unit staff uniforms
  • Responsible for management and inventory of emergency supplies and equipment; ensure timely distribution to all employees upon hire
  • Assist with development of procedures and policies related to equipment rental
  • Develop and implement job and work standards and inspection procedures for workmanship, performance productivity, and safety.

Assist with coordination of construction project management

  • Assists in reviewing minor construction project plans and specifications; assist with inspection process as needed
  • Track work orders and special projects, documenting expenditures and maintaining records for each project

Responsible for coordination of annual environmental health and safety inspections; ensure compliance with regulations and standards

  • Coordinate required inspection processes for all departmental buildings including state fire marshal inspections, Environmental Health & Safety inspections, and other required equipment requiring inspections such as AED devices, Narcan inventories, and first aid kits.
  • Coordinate staff training ensuring compliance (e.g. confined space procedures, heat stress)

Perform other duties as assigned, including special tasks or projects

  • Operates state vehicles

EXPECTED SALARY:

$55,000 annually; In addition, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • A valid FL driver's license.

  • PREFERRED:

    EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

    • Five years of experience with automotive repair, multiple skilled trades, or building construction and design
    • Working knowledge of Florida state building codes and other relevant codes and standards (e.g. Florida Fire codes, NEC, NFPA, ADA)
    • Experience working with budgets and financial procedures
    • Experience working with and developing preventive maintenance programs

    SKILLS:

    • Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision and demonstrate personal initiative
    • Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. work order management systems, Microsoft Office)
    • Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff
    • Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
    • Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills

    ABILITIES:

    • Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
    • Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
    • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
    • Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
    • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment

    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
    • In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, résumé, and professional references.
    • Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
    • Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
    No

    ADVERTISED:

    24 Sep 2025
    Eastern Daylight Time

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

    05 Oct 2025
    Eastern Daylight Time

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