OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50601045

Requisition No: 292262 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50601045

Position Number: 50601045 

Salary:  $9.60 / Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2021 

Requisition #292262 

OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN 

Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Pembroke Pines, Broward County

Starting Hourly Rate: $9.60

Paid Bi-Weekly

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent experience of at least one (1) year in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience working with plumbing, HVAC and electrical equipment.
• Successful completion of a Level II background screen and pre-employment drug screen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS:

This is an OPS (Temporary) position that deals with the physical plant; grounds; utility; and maintenance functions of the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home to ensure a clean, pleasing, and safe environment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

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 law, 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 preventative maintenance throughout the facility.

Other related duties as required.

Follows FDVA; Homes Program; and facility policies, procedures, and standards. 

Communicates effectively with staff, residents and vendors. 

Follows the preventative maintenance plan. 

Completes tasks in a timely manner and documents outcomes. 

Maintains 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. 

Accepts assignments and instruction in an agreeable manner. 

Attends and completes in-service training per posted training schedule. 

May be required to be on “emergency call status” as designated by  the supervisor.

This position is in the Other Personnel Services system.

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.