MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 37001151

Requisition No: 847329 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 37001151

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001151 

Salary:  $2,813.34 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Closing date: 03.05.2025

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

Maintenance Mechanic – 37001151

Contact: Nicky Aiken, Assistant Park Manager (352-286-8283)

Nicky.Aiken@FloridaDEP.gov

Silver Springs State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a maintenance mechanic position, providing maintenance, protection, and administration. The applicant must be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. 

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM 

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Silver Springs State Park

1425 N.E. 58th Avenue

Ocala, FL 34470

Located in the Central Florida city of Ocala, Silver Springs State Park is considered one of America’s largest and best loved springs. The park’s main spring is surrounded by serene gardens and historic structures reminiscent of the days when Silver Springs was a major destination for Northerners arriving by steamship!

Click on the link to preview this beautiful park:  https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings

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

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

Pay:

$2,813.34 monthly/ $33,760.08 annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory.  Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

Maintenance: Maintains, and repairs boats, buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks, and all other necessary facilities. Constructs a variety of building projects including carpentry, plumbing and electrical as needed. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Oversees work projects. Assists training staff in proper maintenance techniques. Conducts safety inspections. Maintains shop readiness for quick efficient repairs.

Visitor Services: Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions.  Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Take reasonable action to attain universal accessibility.

Resource Management: Understands issues with non-native species and implements vegetation and wildfire management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural, mechanical and chemical means.  Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control.  Implements water resource management plans.

Administration: Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sighting and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, p-cards, purchase orders and requisitions, etc.  Answers telephone, operate radio equipment, personal computer and maintain logs.  Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

Protection: Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  good public relations; basic arithmetic; basic prescribed/wildfire concepts. 

Skill in:  utilizing motor vehicles; using various hand tools, small engines, power tools and operations of vehicles.

Ability to:  follow verbal and written instructions/directions; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; perform physical labor; operate radio equipment; deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner; understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations; prepare reports; work independently with minimum supervision; participate in all aspects of resource management; operate tractors, mowers, boats and other heavy equipment; work outdoors; lift 40 pounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends; operate personal computers; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

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.