MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42002964

Requisition No: 861908 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42002964

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002964 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $46,800.26 

Posting Closing Date: 10/03/2025 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Dan Hayes (850) 957-5720

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, 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 (1) year of the required experience.

Requires possession of a valid 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:

Must successfully pass a background check that includes a criminal history check and must be approved by the Department of Corrections Contract Manager, or designee and complete required orientation/training in the supervision of inmates, prior to assuming supervision. Shall attend refresher training annually thereafter.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

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

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

ON CALL

JOB DUTIES:

Directly responsible for carrying out activities of the maintenance and construction of fixed facilities.  This position will provide skilled workmanship in general carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.

Regularly carries out the work assigned to the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of fixed improvements to ensure all work is performed in accordance with building and safety standards.

Regularly performs skilled carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work in the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of fixed facilities.

Regularly inspects all fixed facilities to ensure that repairs and other maintenance are performed on a timely basis and in accordance with applicable safety and building standards.  This includes 139 fixed facilities (residence, towers, pump houses, dining halls, etc.), and nine major recreational areas.

Regularly prepares materials list, specifications, and cost estimates in planning the construction of fixed facilities.

Responsible for supervising and directing activities of a crew of inmates or laborers in providing skilled and/or unskilled labor for the various operational phases of the Blackwater Forestry Center. 

Regularly maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment, electrical motors, and other electrical and mechanical equipment.  This includes equipment associated with nine public water systems as well as other fixed facilities.

Performs other related work as assigned.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• Annual Boot Allotment
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provided

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:

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.