MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 67011703

Requisition No: 29480 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 67011703

Position Number: 67011703 

Salary:  $945.37 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/21/2018 

APD/Sunland - Maintenance Mechanic - Rish Park - Port Saint Joe, FL

*This will be an overlap position*

Description:

This is a highly specialized position located at Rish Park that requires an extensive knowledge of all types of maintenance duties. This position must be able to work independently and provide a high degree of skill in a varied number of repair responsibilities including electrical and mechanical repairs and installations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or

  Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

   

  Examples of Work:

• Conduct maintenance work which consists of repairing water pumps, water lines, swimming pool motors and pumps, air conditioners, heat pumps, painting and carpentry work on buildings and board walks.
• Provide general clean up before and after guests.
• Assist clients and guests and provide general information concerning the facility.
• Provide twenty-four (24) hour security for the facility in the absence of the park manager. 
• Make security checks on buildings and property.

   

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Utilization of equipment, required for the position:
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.
• Skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to follow instructions.

  BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

  It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

  No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
  Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

  THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S. 110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.

  WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.  APD PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT’S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY). E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE’S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

  ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS.  IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287. RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ANSWERS TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

   

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.  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.