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Facility Maintenance Supervisor - Keys Marine Laboratory

University of South Florida
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Aug 2025
💰 $50,000/yr

About the role

Dept Number/Name: 471000 - Florida Institute of Oceanography
Location: USF FIO KML Homeport in Florida Keys, FL
Salary Plan: Staff 
Job Code/Title: 6467 / Facility Maintenance Supervisor - KML
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $50,000.00 – 56,000.00, commensurate based on experience 
Position Number: 100005085

Located in Long Key, FL

The Facility Maintenance Supervisor - KML position directly reports to the KML Director with an indirect reporting line to the KML Operations Manager. This position is in Long Key (Florida Keys) at the Keys Marine Laboratory. This position requires the ability to work outdoors in a hot, humid, tropical environment.  The Facility Maintenance Supervisor incumbent's main purpose is to manage and maintain all buildings and grounds conditions of the KML facility. This position is regularly responsible for supervising one Staff employee and OPS employees as available This position requires completion of an appropriate experience to total five years. This job requires physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-­finger movement in order to perform the essential functions of the position. This position may occasionally be exposed to very noisy environments (over 85 db.), toxic or caustic substances, and fumes or airborne particles. This position is sometimes required to lift more than 50 pounds. This position may be required to use hand tools, power tools, ladders/and or scaffolds. This position’s normal environment is Outdoor 50-75%; Office/Indoor 25%; and may require work in confined spaces.  The physical demands include standing 50-75%; walking 50-75%; kneeling 25% or less; push/pulling 25% or less; lifting 5-50lbs 25-50%.  This position's primary purpose is to perform facility maintenance/repairs and to manage all maintenance/repair needs of their team of maintenance and trade workers (both regular and temporary staff). 

The Facility Maintenance Supervisor - KML incumbent is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, inspecting and directing the work activities of assigned maintenance staff which may include one Staff employee and OPS employees available. The position will also be responsible for ordering and recommending materials and equipment for the assigned area. This position regularly uses computer technologies and standard computer software applications including Microsoft Office (MS Word & MS Excel). This position may be responsible and accountable for developing or managing budgets and using a USF P-Card to procure supplies.  Duties may be substantially varied in nature, requiring solving of both common and unusual problems, with the next level of supervision consulted for clarification of policies.

Special Skills or Training

  • General Carpentry/Construction (e.g. Wood Decks & Stairs; Drywall; Painting-interior/exterior)
  • Plumbing  – basic (e.g. Residential Bath/Kitchen/Grounds)
  • Electrical  – basic (e.g. Lighting Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Residential Appliances)
  • Mechanical – basic (e.g. Vehicles, Vessels, Trailers)
  • Custodial Services
  • Computer skills 

Incumbent must have sufficient experience and ability to perform alone and supervise a team for:

Building & Grounds Maintenance, Repairs, & Custodial Duties

Level 1 - Supervisor

  • Coordinate and communicate with KML Director & KML Operations Manager
  • Oversee and/or coordinate the activities of subordinates and perform activities to maintain buildings, grounds, and custodial duties, including prioritizing jobs and maintenance schedules.
  • Designated as the KML Property Custodian for all assets and inventory of KML facility
  • Will create, oversee, and implement a Preventive Maintenance Schedule for KML facility
  • Manage preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs of equipment and building systems inclusive of plumbing systems, electrical systems, lighting, roofs, elevators, building interior & doors, etc. 
  • Manage compliance requirements for maintenance, repairs and record keeping such as Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Eye Wash Stations, etc. as required by respective local, state and federal authorities.
  • Plan and organize Test & Inspection Schedules of fire extinguishers, Emergency Eye Wash Stations, etc. per compliance requirements of respective local, state and federal authorities.
  • Prepares cost estimates, review design proposals, and maintain records of facility projects costs.
  • Clarifies information on work orders by contacting vendors.
  •  Assists skilled craft workers by performing tasks such as preparation of job sites or surfaces, carrying tools and equipment, and assisting with needed repairs.
  • Provide reports (such as estimate vs. actual costs and expenses vs. revenues).
  • Prepare daily/monthly/yearly pr

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