MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 50009103

Requisition No: 841676 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 50009103

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50009103 

Salary:  $37,127.79 

Posting Closing Date: 12/03/2024 

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Requisition # 841676

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Annual Salary: $37,127.79

Paid Bi-Weekly

Position is Overtime Eligible

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S.  We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals to join our team.  Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and sick leave.  Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.  Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester), and so much more.

Education and employment history must be verifiable.  Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

*Other Maintenance Mechanic 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.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Successful completion of a Level II background screening, including but not limited to, finger printing and drug testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent. Incumbent in this position will perform troubleshooting, repair, and document preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and the physical conditions of the buildings do not deteriorate.  Uses tools, equipment, test, and diagnostic devices as needed to complete assigned duties.   Assist the Maintenance Superintendent with maintaining a focus of safety and accident prevention throughout the facility.
• Maintain, alter, troubleshoot or repair electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing systems, and equipment to include closed loop heating and cooling systems, food service equipment and laundry equipment.  Use tools, equipment, test, and diagnostic devices as required.
• Install, maintain, or repair electric motors, motor starters, control circuits, pumps, values, lavatories, water closets, sewer lines, potable water lines and other sanitary fixtures.
• Perform a variety of construction related duties such as cement and carpentry work, light welding, and the repair replacement of floor coverings.
• Inspects and maintains records on various equipment including chillers, boilers, refrigeration, and fire protection equipment.  Assists in investigations and repairs of equipment failures and safety hazards when possible.
• Must be available, if requested by management, to respond to disasters such as Hurricanes affecting the facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is in the Career Service 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.

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.