OPS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42903053

Requisition No: 836450 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42903053

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903053 

Salary:  $18.00/Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/27/2024 

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OPS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT:

Tara Kennedy, (386) 243-6223

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) 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

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

JOB DUTIES: 

Installs wiring, lights and hydraulic components on new equipment for the fabrication shop. This includes setting up and plumbing for wildland engines and transports.

Removes and replaces wiring, electrical items such as lights, radios, light bars, etc., in the preparatory stage of vehicle painting. 

Performs repairs on all types of equipment assigned to the Florida Forest Service.  This can include complete engine, transmission and other drive components, overhaul as required.  Repairs both gasoline and diesel powered equipment systems, such as cooling systems, fuel injection systems, carburetors, on crawler tractors, light, medium and heavy duty trucks, as well as other automotive and off-road type vehicles.  Repairs power train, transmissions, clutches, brakes and suspension systems of all types of vehicles mentioned above.

Uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to diagnose drivability and performance problems of equipment assigned to the district.  This includes but it not limited to welders, cutting torches and various other metal cutting and shaping equipment in the repair of both steel and aluminum components.

Assists with the preparation of surfaces for the application of undercoating, primers, finish and paints to industry standards.

Assists with applying different striping and decal patterns as required by changes.  Applies a wide range of vinyl striping material in several different sizes to automobiles, light, medium, and heavy trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, and any others as appropriate.  Applies crew numbers, forestry decals, equipment numbers, etc., to all equipment purchased by the FFS.

Accurately prepares work orders for all work performed, follows up to completion, for an accurate account of all parts, labor and materials used.  Initiates, prepares and completes field purchase orders or p-card purchases for parts and supplies.  Assists the supervisor ensuring all work performed by operators and others, has an accurate work order prepared before completion.

Responsible for the accountability of all tools, test equipment and parts used in the daily performance of duties.  Responsibilities extend to include helping the supervisor account for tools, parts and supplies used by operators and others as much as possible.

Performs other related work as assigned.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. 

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per (Week) refer fer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

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https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.