MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

Requisition No: 838530 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50452003 

Salary:  35,092.51 

Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2024 

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Requisition #838530

MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home

Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, FL.

Full-Time 

Annual Salary: $35,092.51

Overtime and on-call pay eligible

Paid Bi-weekly

                                                                  **Anticipated Vacancy**

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

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

*Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening and drug test is required. 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience 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
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Willing to be on call rotating bi-weekly
• 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 with long-term care or hospital environment
• Experience with HVAC Automation
• Experience with preventative maintenance

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will work under the direction of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent.  The duties and responsibilities include:

• Repair and maintenance of the physical plant, property, equipment and mechanical systems of the State Veterans’ Nursing Home.
• Assist to ensure a safe environment exists in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and the physical condition of the buildings do not deteriorate.
• Provide routine repair services to defective equipment, repairs physical plant deficiencies, resolves routine work orders, assists with the assembly, delivery and installation of facility equipment. 
• Document actions and outcomes of preventative maintenance efforts, repair services and other routine actions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, assists the Maintenance Superintendent with maintaining a focus on safety and accident prevention throughout the facility. 
• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform routine maintenance or repairs on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed and which tools to use.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings.
• Ability to speak, read, write, follow instructions and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to perform simple tasks related to computer usage.
• Must maintain a current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must have the ability to perform the following physical tasks continually or frequently throughout the workday - regular movement, balancing, bending at the knees, grasping, kneeling or crawling, pinching, pushing, pulling and lifting at least 75-100 pounds, reaching above head, reaching with arms extended, repetitive finger movements, standing, stooping or bending at the waist, turning or pivoting, twisting at the neck, waist or knees. 
• Follow FDVA; Homes Program; and facility policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents and vendors. 
• Follow 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. 
• Willing to learn new procedures and techniques. 
• Accept assignments and instruction in an agreeable manner. 
• Attend and complete in-service training by posted training schedule. 
• May be required to be on “emergency call status” as designated by the supervisor.
• Perform other 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.