MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 37001991

Requisition No: 886009 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 37001991

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001991 

Salary:  $2,896.67 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2026 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC- 37001991

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in St. Augustine, Florida

Closing Date: 11.04.2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hard-working individual, with strong maintenance, visitor services, and resource management experience to fill a Maintenance Mechanic position at Anastasia State Park, located just south of historic St. Augustine on Anastasia Island.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAINTENANCE - Identify needs through daily checks. Maintain maintenance schedules and work lists. overseas and assist with the maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, roads, bridges, trails. water systems, vehicles, equipment, etc. Ensure repairs are made. Maintain Park grounds. Follow all labels instructions on all chemicals etc. Clean and service all tools, vehicles and equipment. Notify a supervisor when a piece of equipment needs repair, service or is missing. Construct, maintain and repair buildings, brick, cement, block, plumbing, wiring, roofing, trim, framing exterior and interior finish, painting, floors, doors, and windows and to include carpentry, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalk, campsites, picnic area, picnic tables and all other park facilities and/or park equipment. Operate equipment and vehicles, such as power tools, chain saws, tractors, dump trucks, mowers, sprayers, and ATVs. Insure proper operation of vehicles, equipment and tools. Ensure proper fluid levels are checked for equipment.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participate in park's exotic removal program. Participates in the park's erosion control program. Assist in restoration projects. Maintain Park fire lanes and fence lines. Complete all resource management related reports.

ADMINISTRATION- Coordinate work assignments. Track Park inventories and make supply orders. Prepare and maintain Purchasing Card paperwork. Complete reports and assignments. Maintain tools and equipment inventories. Assist in maintaining property and sensitive items inventory.

VISITOR SERVICES - Greet visitors and give out information.

PROTECTION - Lock and secure all facilities. Secure all tools, vehicles and equipment. Enforce Park rules, regulations and laws.

Performs related work duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades and mechanical repair work; safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.

Skill and ability to: complete administrative reports and handle correspondence: handle money, make changes and simple mathematical functions; handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and maintenance problems. Skill and ability in gardening, landscape and grounds maintenance.

Ability to: communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; deal with people in a positive manner and maintain good public relations; work well with others; enforce rules, regulations and laws; read blueprints; install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment; make accurate measurements; use basic office equipment; perform physical labor with minimal supervision; operate and maintain vehicles, tools and equipment; coordinate work priorities and conduct follow-up inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support for knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. 

Pay:

$2,896.67 monthly/ $34,760.00 annually 

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Anastasia State Park

1340-A A1A South

St. Augustine, FL 32080

Anastasia State Park is a haven for visitors and for wildlife. Abundant wading birds hunt for food along Salt Run, including colorful roseate spoonbills. Osprey and eagles rule the skies, and painted buntings and warblers often flit about the hammock forests. More than 1,600 acres of unspoiled beaches, tidal marshes, maritime hammocks and ancient sand dunes make this a captivating destination for visitors.

Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia

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);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.