OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

Requisition No: 843878 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

 Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 50556080 

Salary:  $15.38 

Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2025 

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Requisition #843878

OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Orlando, Orange County

Hourly Rate: $15.38

Paid Bi-Weekly

This position is eligible for overtime.

***Other Personal Services (OPS) Opportunity***

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.

As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

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

*Other Maintenance Repairman positions, including OPS (Temporary) positions, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. 
• Able and willing to work holidays and weekends as needed.
• Recent experience of at least one (1) year in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience working with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.‎

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants with the following experience will be given preference in hiring:

• Experience in a long-term care or hospital environment. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position deals with the physical plant; grounds; utility; and maintenance functions of the Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans’ Nursing Home to ensure a clean, pleasing, and safe environment. Incumbent will report to the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent.

• Assist Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Repairmen in the repair and maintenance of the Nursing Home. 

• Ensure environmental controls and equipment are operational and properly maintained.
• Assist with routine and special inspections to comply with laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with the compilation and reporting of information on energy consumption and vehicle use.
• Contribute to the implementation of programs for energy conservation.
• Perform preventive maintenance throughout the facility.
• Follows FDVA; Homes Program; and facility policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and vendors. 
• Follows the preventative maintenance plan. 
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and documents outcomes. 
• Maintain tools, work equipment and work area in a clean, organized manner. 
• Supports a safe and accident-free environment. 
• Is willing to learn new procedures and techniques. 
• Accept assignments and instruction in an agreeable manner. 
• Attends and completes in-service training by posted training schedule. 
• Other related duties as required.

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position.

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.