MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 64080162

Requisition No: 874324 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 64080162

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080162 

Salary:  $34,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Maintenance Mechanic position at Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD).  Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager I - SES.  The incumbent in this position will be providing maintenance repairs, equipment repairs, vehicle inspections, occasional delivery of interoffice mail to all outlying locations in support of clinical operations for all Escambia CHD locations.  The incumbent must arrange and prioritize their daily schedule to include daily/weekly routine duties as well as work orders submitted by staff.  The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.  The incumbent is responsible for the security of all records maintained within their area of responsibility at Escambia CHD.  The incumbent will be a "Purchasing card user for Facilities/Information Technologies.  Must follow appropriate state laws and guidelines, using reasonable judgment when making purchases.  Maintain Purchasing Card Transaction Log.  Obtain, sign and forward original purchasing card receipts and any required supporting documentation to the approver.  Prepare and track requisitions for facilities unit.  Track vendor usages to assure expenditure limits are not exceeded." Travel may be required.

Building Maintenance/Repair: Responsible for surveying Escambia CHD facilities for areas that need repair or improvements in the area of building cosmetics.  Makes suggestions or recommendations relative to these repairs.  Provides a list of materials required and executes these repairs or improvements.  This includes wall repairs, surface preparation for painting, painting, pressure washing sidewalks and buildings.  In leased facilities, provide support not provided by the landlord.  In both instances, repair or enhance our facilities to the level required to provide the best possible services to the public.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Plumbing Maintenance/Repair: Responsible for surveying Escambia CHD facilities for areas that need repair or improvements in the area of plumbing.  Makes suggestions or recommendations relative to these repairs.  Provides a list of materials required and executes these repairs or improvements.  This includes maintenance and repair of faucets, Hands-Free faucets, toilets/urinals, toilet drains, sink drains, floor drains.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

HVAC Maintenance/Repair: Responsible for surveying Escambia CHD facilities for areas that need repair or improvements in the area of all HVAC Systems.  Makes suggestions or recommendations relative to these repairs.  Provides a list of materials required and executes these repairs or improvements.  This includes maintenance and repair of Chillers (Cleaning cooling coils), Boilers, VAV’s (flushing out condensation lines), replacing Air Handler belts, replacing hot or chilled water pumps, cleaning split units.  Replace and clean air filters in rural clinic offices and vacuum return air ducts in main facility.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Electrical Maintenance/Repair: Responsible for surveying Escambia CHD facilities for areas that need repair or improvements in the area of electrical.  Makes suggestions or recommendations relative to these repairs.  Provides a list of materials required and executes these repairs or improvements.  This includes maintenance and repair of light fixtures, replacing light bulbs, replacing ballasts, replacing emergency lighting ballasts, replacing electrical outlets or outlets covers.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Renovations/Relocations:  Responsible for relocating modular office equipment and furniture upon request by employees and the approval of their supervisor.  Notify Property Custodian of all tagged property that is moved and its new location.  Arrange conference rooms for meetings/training as requested by Escambia CHD staff.  In coordination with other facilities staff, perform multiple office moves upon supervisor approval.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Equipment Maintenance/Repair:  Responsible for surveying Escambia CHD equipment for areas that need repair or improvements.  Makes suggestions or recommendations relative to these repairs.  Provides a list of materials required and executes these repairs or improvements.  This includes maintenance and repair of pressure washers, drills, compressors, battery chargers, ice machines.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Vehicle Maintenance:  Responsible for seven Escambia CHD vehicles.  On a weekly basis, check all fluid levels, tire pressure, and physically inspect the condition of the exterior.  Report and repair any discrepancies to their supervisor.  Deliver and pick up vehicles from the contracted maintenance facility when preventative/corrective maintenance is required.  Maintain a vehicle logbook documenting all repairs and services provided for each vehicle.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Grounds:  On a daily basis, walk the facility grounds for trash.  Maintain the grounds of all Escambia CHD facilities, which are not in the scope of the contracted landscaping vendor.  This includes repairing or replacing irrigation sprinkler heads, watering grounds as needed, cleaning areas of debris and keeping grounds in clean and orderly state.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Courier/Motor Vehicle Operator:  Utilizing Escambia CHD vehicles, as required make trips to rural clinics delivering mail.  Ensure the safeguard of confidential information and materials routinely transported.  Transport biomedical waste between locations.  Move and deliver bulk supplies, printed matter, and equipment to and from all locations. In addition to delivering administrative paperwork, required to verify and sign for cash receipts and other secure documents.  Store and retrieve medical records from the storage at the request of Records Management Officer.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Contractor Escort:  On occasion, the incumbent will be required to escort contractors throughout Escambia CHD facilities for them to be able to perform either preventative maintenance or repairs.  Throughout this process, making sure the safety of employees and clients is the highest priority.

Safety:  Inspect fire extinguishers at all locations on a regular, routine basis.   Report deficiencies to facilities management staff for recharging or service.  Serve as a primary responder for fire alarms and drills.

Property Inventory/Management:  Assist facilities management staff in maintaining list of all property and tools purchased for use by the facilities staff to execute facility support.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.

Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications.

Ability in Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Ability in Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

Ability in Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Ability in Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it

Ability in Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Ability in Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected

Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products.

Ability in Controlling operations of equipment or systems

Ability in Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Ability in Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Qualifications:

Minimum -   0-1 year of work experience, Valid Driver's License.

Preferred -  High School Diploma, 1-3 years Maintence work experience in a Government Facility.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL 32501

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, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 

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.