Maintenance Worker - Extension Services

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Worker - Extension Services (23388)

Requisition ID 23388 - Posted 07/30/2026

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Department: UF/Brevard County Extension Services Off

Organizational Unit: Agriculture and Extension Service

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$17.52 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/UF/IFAS Brevard Extension Office. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and may include morning hours and weekends as needed. Performs entry level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, and Extension Service facilities.

REQUIREMENTS: No formal training or experience required. Experience in the safe and efficient use of hand and power-operated equipment is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level 1 criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (as defined in AO-5). In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:

• LIFT: 50 lbs. or more

• CARRY: 50 lbs. or more

• PUSH: 50 lbs. or more

• PULL: 50 lbs. or more

• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

• STAND: 5 - 8 hours

• WALK: 3 - 5 hours

• SIT: 3 - 5 hours

• DRIVE: 3 - 5 hours

• The employee must repetitively perform:

• Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

• The employee must be able to:

• Bend; Balance; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop

• The employee must have:

• Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes

• Other necessary physical activities/traits

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

• At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside

• Other working conditions:

• N/A

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Department: UF/Brevard County Extension Services Off

Organizational Unit: Agriculture and Extension Service

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$17.52 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/UF/IFAS Brevard Extension Office. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and may include morning hours and weekends as needed. Performs entry level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, and Extension Service facilities.

REQUIREMENTS: No formal training or experience required. Experience in the safe and efficient use of hand and power-operated equipment is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level 1 criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (as defined in AO-5). In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:

• LIFT: 50 lbs. or more

• CARRY: 50 lbs. or more

• PUSH: 50 lbs. or more

• PULL: 50 lbs. or more

• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

• STAND: 5 - 8 hours

• WALK: 3 - 5 hours

• SIT: 3 - 5 hours

• DRIVE: 3 - 5 hours

• The employee must repetitively perform:

• Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

• The employee must be able to:

• Bend; Balance; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop

• The employee must have:

• Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes

• Other necessary physical activities/traits

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

• At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside

• Other working conditions:

• N/A