MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42005989

Requisition No: 885826 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42005989

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005989 

Salary:  $48,000.16 - $52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2026 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Christina McClure
321 697-1423

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or

Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed in HVAC Repair and Maintenance.

Occasional traveled required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Superintendent and taking the lead role in drafting and developing Standard Operating Procedures, guiding documents, emergency planning, preparation, and procedures, preventive maintenance, repair and inspection schedules and facility maintenance logs for BADDL campus. Including equipment repair and maintenance schedules as defined by OEM specifications for all commonly repaired, but not limited to facility mechanical equipment including HVAC, chilled water systems, mini-split, exhaust systems, Energy Management Systems DishTec, plumbing systems including hot water heaters, boilers, mixing valves, toilet flush valves, lavatory faucet repairs, water conditioner systems, incinerator, hoist, monorail system, hydraulic tables, automated doors, fire systems including panel codes and resets, security systems, CCTV, generators, automatic gates, roofing systems, gutters and down spouts, golf carts, lifts, landscaping equipment, etc. Assist the Maintenance Superintendent and in ensuring documentation of all repairs and maintenance of BADDL campus including but not limited to grounds, buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment, including plumbing, electrical, building repairs including roof leak and water mitigation, and inspection and repairs to gasoline and diesel-powered equipment via the Work Order System and ensure work orders repairs are documented and completed forms are electronically filed in a searchable way to complete a root cause analysis for equipment needing multiple repairs for repeated failures. Utilizes strong project management stills to assist development of maintenance schedules, workflows, and processes. Studies technical publications, specifications and manuals.

The incumbent will take the lead role in developing and maintaining computerized inventories of maintenance supplies and submit purchase request to the Maintenance Superintendent and Business Operations Manager for approval of section supplies, organize and coordinate annual or quarterly facility mechanical equipment inspections (boiler, backflows, fire suppression, etc.) to ensure compliance including following up with agencies for any necessary reinspection, ensure all inspection documentation is filed in a binder and easily accessible for inspecting agencies review.

The incumbent will work with maintenance team and inspect and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions.  Make repairs to plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, building and facility repairs and maintenance as necessary to complete Work Orders. Assist in completing projects as a team or independently as directed. Including dismantling and reassembling defective machines, equipment, furniture and fixtures and installing new or repaired parts.  Installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical, electronic components.  Assembles, installs, and/or repairs chiller pipe systems and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.  Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery and/or building and HVAC equipment. This position is also responsible for assisting in the repair and maintenance of all landscape equipment including all mowers, weed eaters, edger’s, chain saws and lawn tractors. Incumbent may if directed assist in grounds maintenance including mowing grass, trimming hedges, weeding flower beds, trimming trees, edging, weed eating, application of herbicides and pest prevention in landscapes and custodial duties. This position requires use of specialized tools and diagnostic equipment, welders and cutting torches, etc., to repair equipment.

Performs other related work as required and responds to emergency situations necessary to maintain building operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office.
• Extensive skills in maintenance, repair, and installation mechanical equipment including machine repair, wiring, plumbing fixtures.
• Ability to use power tools, welders, cutting torches, HVAC gauges and repair devices.
• Ability to read wire schematics, OEM instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to organize processes and procedures.
• Ability to write comprehensive SOP’s.
• Ability to work independently or as a group.
  
  

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.