MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 37001348

Requisition No: 841986 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 37001348

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001348 

Salary:  $2813.33 month/$33,760.08 annual 

Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

PARK RANGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.

Work You Will Do:

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (37001348)

Honeymoon Island Administration

#1 Causeway Blvd.

Dunedin, FL 34698

SUPERVISOR: Jason Dorrier, Assistant Park Manager, (727) 241-6101

Honeymoon Island Administration is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a maintenance mechanic position, providing  maintenance, protection, and administration. The applicant must be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. 

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

A short drive from Tampa, beautiful Honeymoon Island offers visitors an escape from the bustle of city life.  One of Florida’s best-loved state Parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail though one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.  Accessible only by private boat, Egmont Key has a natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858.  After touring the historic sites and trails, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing and picnicking.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

Base salary $2813.34 month/$33,760.08 annual

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. 

This is moderately independent work providing Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Honeymoon Island State Park.

MAINTENANCE – Performs and assists in the supervision of repairs, maintenance, and construction of park buildings; to include carpentry, brick, cement block, plumbing, wiring, roofing trim, foundations, exterior and interior finish, painting, floors, doors and windows. Performs and assists in the supervision of maintenance and repairs to electric motors, generators and compressors.  Installs and assists in the supervision of maintenance and repairs to valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers and other sanitary fixtures.  Performs and assist in the supervision maintenance and repairs to all vehicles and equipment including cars, trucks, tractors, boats up to 35 foot in length, mowers, sprayers, edgers and all power tools.  Performs and assists in the supervision of repairs to air conditioning and heating equipment.  Operates all park maintenance equipment including vehicles, tractors, boats, saws, drills, pressers, torches, welders, grinders and all tools.  Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. 

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including vehicle usage, maintenance logs and maintenance schedules. Prepares purchase orders and requisitions as necessary to secure materials for repair, maintenance and upkeep of park facilities.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work
• Safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work

SKILL IN:

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• accurately preparing reports
• using tools to perform grounds and building maintenance

ABILITY TO:

• perform a variety of skilled trade functions
• read blueprints
• install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment
• operate a variety of hand and power tools
• operate a variety of motorized equipment.
• follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• prioritize and ensure proper completion of work
• operate boats up to 35 feet in length
• work independently with minimal supervision
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems
• work outdoors in inclement weather
• perform physical labor
• lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• maintain a valid driver's license
• properly wear uniform
• comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

Minimum qualifications:

Valid Driver’s license.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.