MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Requisition No: 856493 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50001558 

Salary:  $38,127.70/ Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2025 

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Requisition # 856493 

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Emory L. Bennett State Veterans' Nursing Home

Daytona Beach, Volusia County

Annual Salary: $38,127.70

Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and ‎sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.  Tuition waivers are available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).‎

***Other vacant OPS TEMPORARY positions (shifts) may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be willing and able to be on-call and/or work a schedule that is inclusive of weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 75 - 100 pounds without assistance.
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, electrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings
• Valid Driver License.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.‎

Note: you will be required to provide your Social Security number in order to conduct the L2 background screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of AHCA Life Safety Procedures for an LTC facility
• Able to read and understand ASBUILDS (blueprints)
• High School diploma or equivalent 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/EXPECTATION:

The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent. The duties and responsibilities include:

• Repair and maintenance of the physical plant, property, equipment and mechanical systems of the State Veterans’ Home.
• Assisting to ensure a safe environment exists in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and the physical condition of the buildings do not deteriorate.
• Provides routine repair services to defective equipment, repairs physical plant deficiencies, resolves routine work orders, assists with the assembly, delivery and installation of facility equipment.
• Documents actions and outcomes of preventative maintenance efforts, repair services and other routine actions to assist the Maintenance Superintendent in maintenance of a concise record of services rendered.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, assists the Maintenance Superintendent with maintaining a focus on safety and accident prevention throughout the facility. 
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

This position is in the Career Service System.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.