MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 67012826

Requisition No: 860715 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 67012826

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67012826 

Salary:  $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Maintenance Mechanic – Electrical & Plumbing

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  67012826

Working Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Off days: Saturday and Sunday

This posting may close prior to closing date

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: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$34,760.00 - $38,236.00 Annually      $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position spends the majority of their time assisting Sr. mechanics with the following: maintain, repair and replace the following, toilets, sinks, showers, drains, hot water heaters and water supply valves

The incumbent assigned to this position is responsible for electrical to include transporting needed materials to assigned work areas. The work may require bending, squatting or standing for extended periods and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Installing and repairing all types of plumbing fixtures such as heaters, flush valves, gait valves, globe valves, hot water circulation pumps, mixing valves, relief valves, supply lines, P traps.

Install new lines and repair broken lines.  Example: sprinkler lines, sewer lines, unstopping sewer lines, lavatories, kitchen sinks, washing machines, floor drains, dish machines, food disposals, air vent lines and condensation lines, etc.

Prepare supply and purchase requisitions for materials that will need to be ordered to complete all task and projects.

Operate hand and power tools associated in the plumbing trade.  Responsible for gathering materials needed for each named job such as skill saws, table saws, band saws and other plumbing tools.

Upon completion of the job or at the end of the day, ensures that no hazardous condition exists, clean up all trash and debris, no slippery surface or open holes in pathways, any exposed wires or hot surfaces.

Assists with the relocation of residents’ belongings as needed, and movement of any furniture/equipment at Tacachale.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver’s License. (If initially hired with an out-of-state license the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida State driver’s license within 30 days of hire. License suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/ Employment/ Education only license) and some types of restricted license are not acceptable. License that has “Corrective Lenses Restricted,” are acceptable, provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
• Must be physically able to climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and/or work from heights.
• Must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to bend at the waist, kneel and crouch.
• Must be able to work near loud noises and electrical equipment.
• Must be able to work in tight spaces and/or on the rooftop.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• the principles and techniques of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
• safety procedures that are required in maintenance and repair work.
• determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repairs, and maintenance.
• equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology and other applications.
• controlling operations or equipment or systems.
• procedures, equipment, and tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• electronic equipment components and design requirements

Ability to:

• perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• take accurate measurements.
• follow instructions.
• install, maintain, and repair electric motors, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• understand and follow technical instructions relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• communicate effectively.
• establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.
• utilize problem solving techniques.
• model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork

Skills in:

• using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
• using hand tools.
• using specialized tools and equipment to install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment.
• performing repairs adhering to applicable code.
• working with test meters.
• repairing electrical devices.

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but these will not replace the required complete Candidate Profile.

All applicants should complete the online application process.  If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.

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.