Handyperson, Light Maintenance

Role overview

KBS (Kellermeyer Bergensons Services) is hiring a Handyperson for an immediate, permanent position in a busy onsite environment. This role suits someone who enjoys staying active, working at pace, and helping maintain a safe and orderly workplace.

KBS is a major privately owned facility-services provider in North America, supporting more than 2 billion square feet every day across retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and other sectors. The company values dependable people who bring respect, ownership, and pride to their work.

Location: Gainesville, FL

Shift timing: 4:00 am to 9:00 am

Starting pay: $14.00 per hour

What you'll do

• Carry out assigned tasks in line with standard procedures and the site’s operating schedule.
• Clean rooms, corridors, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, stairways, and windows.
• Sweep areas, remove trash and debris, clean spills, and mop floors across sales and seating areas.
• Check waste containers regularly, emptying them when needed.
• Gather recycling materials, combine them as required, and place them in the correct bins.
• Clean glass and mirrored surfaces and polish stainless steel.
• Dust shelves, fixtures, products, furniture, and equipment.
• Keep customer and team restrooms clean, stocked, and in good order.
• Complete sweep logs when instructed.
• Use and sanitize equipment correctly and safely.
• Follow health, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures at all times.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors, windows, and sills.
• Perform minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs.
• Handle touch-up and finishing paint work.
• Replace light bulbs and replenish restroom supplies.
• Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment for meetings and functions.
• Report completed work daily, either verbally or through written work orders.

What the employer is looking for

• Clear communication skills for dealing with customers and management.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and chemical-handling documents, typically in English and sometimes in Spanish where required by law.
• Strong judgment, multitasking ability, and a practical balance between planning and execution.
• At least 3 years of experience in building maintenance.
• Willingness to use the KBSPresence mobile app on a personal device for timekeeping, attendance tracking, training access, and work-related notices.
• Ability to comply with the requirement for personal-device use for clocking in and out, with cell phone reimbursement provided where local law applies.

Benefits and perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Affordable limited medical insurance through Coterie, including virtual consultations with U.S. board-certified physicians.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental health coverage, such as accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Quick Pay, which lets hourly employees access part of their earned wages before payday.
• Pet insurance.
• PerkSpot discounts on travel, gyms, mobile phones, restaurants, auto services, clothing, and electronics.

Additional information

KBS evaluates applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. The company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.