MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - MECHANICAL SERVICES- 67012813

Requisition No: 812061 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - MECHANICAL SERVICES- 67012813

Position Number: 67012813 

Salary:  $1,260.00 to $2,201.58 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2023 

Agency for Persons with Disabilities – Tacachale – Maintenance Mechanic (M.S.)

This advertisement is for multiple vacancies

This position is located at a 24- hour facility. 

Working Hours:  8:00 a.m. to at 4:30 p.m. Off Days: Saturday and Sunday. 

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

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: 

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

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Responsibilities:

This position may require bending, squatting, or standing for extended periods of time and may require lifting of up to 100 pounds. The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Install, maintain, and repair pump motors, air handler motors, and valve motors. Read schematic and wiring diagrams to trace electric control circuits for bad components and troubleshoot for faults in them. Test relays and start and run capacitors. Replace blower belts. Clean and maintain air handler units. Clean and maintain air handler closets. Clean air vents and duct work. Clean coils. Changes air filters.

Assist with renovations. Measure, cut and install copper and iron pipe by threading, solder, or Pro-Press. Insulate and mastic pipes. Install ductwork. Clean, paint, and/or install vents. Clean ductwork. Install low voltage controls – i.e., thermostats.

Assist EPA Certified Technicians with the repair, installation and maintenance of A/C and refrigeration systems – e.g., heat pumps, DX systems, mini-splits, window units, stand- alone refrigerators and freezers, walk-in refrigerators and freezers and chillers.

Maintain and repair water, steam generating, and condensing boilers. Work with the chemical company representatives to maintain proper boiler water to chemical composition. Work with boiler inspector to ensure that boilers are operated in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and standards.

Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge and ability to use power tools.

Ability to perform physical work such as lifting and moving furniture and building materials.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Knowledge and ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Minimum 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.

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

This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

Qualifying Questions:  Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

Direct Deposit Program: As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Background Screening Requirement:  It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that candidates being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and if applicable Chapter 408, F.S.

Background screening shall include, but not be limited to: Fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal and juvenile records through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal records check through local law enforcement agencies.  Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

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.

EEO Statement:  THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIVE EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION OR VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE.

Reasonable Accommodation:  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 (1-877-562-7287).  NOTIFICATION TO THE HIRING AUTHORITY MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PROVIDE THE ACCOMMODATION.

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.

E-Verify:  WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.  WE PARTICIPATE 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 COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE PROFILE PROCESS.  IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287. 

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.