MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Requisition No: 794054 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Position Number: 62000285 

Salary:  $34,320.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2023 

Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000285

WORK LOCATION:  Jacksonville, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e. High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; AND
• Two years of basic experience involving electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning systems, or structural and architectural systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull
• Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. or more

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as a Maintenance Mechanic at a 265,974 square foot Army Aviation Support Facility. Responsible to the Lead Foreman for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the facility to include utility maintenance and repair, allied aircrafts shops maintenance and repair, response to work order requests, submission of project requests to CFMO and supervision of subordinate maintenance repairmen and contract employees.
• Coordinates and monitors all building and property related to day-to-day operations to include repairs, services and oversight of any contract labor performed. Reads blueprints and written technical specifications in the performance of day-to-day duties. Acts as liaison between the facility Lead Foreman, architect, and general contractor. Coordinates building repairs and/or real property issues as necessary with the Lead Foreman. Coordinates with the Lead Foreman on warranty related repairs on jobs performed by subcontractors.
• Manages facility custodial requirements and energy conservation programs. Ensures that the facility is maintained at the highest standards or functionality and appearance. Utilizes expendable and non-durable items for facility upkeep and notifies Lead Foreman when items need to be purchases or re-ordered. Plans and coordinates with appropriate State personnel to execute facility energy conservation programs in order to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Operates heavy/light machinery, equipment, and power tools to include tractors, 120-foot boom, forklifts, and welding equipment. Maintains current license on facility equipment with secondary focus on aviation related ground support equipment. Assists in servicing of organic facility equipment. Maintains inventory of associated power equipment and tools in support of maintenance efforts. Participate in facility Safety program to ensure OHSA requirements are met.
• Maintains 47.26 acres of facility grounds, aircraft parking apron, seven buildings and associated parking lot. Operates farm tractor, bush hog and backhoe. Ensures proper operation of aircraft wash rack and ensures HAZMAT disposal meets OHSA compliance standards by conducting inspections for possible environmental protection agency violations.
• Other duties as assigned. Assists Lead Foreman in day-to-day operations by executing tasks as directed by them. Completes jobs on a work order request system and tracks all projects using a Project Log.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work
• Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work
• Skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators, and other mechanical equipment
• Ability to take accurate measurements
• Ability to follow instructions

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.  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.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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.