DOS - MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT I - 45000916

Requisition No: 857743 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT I - 45000916

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000916 

Salary:  $39,897.52 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2025 

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Department of State

Maintenance Superintendent I

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Museums

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of paid work experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment. Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for two (2) years’ experience
• Knowledge of proper building and equipment repair and maintenance procedures and methods; AND skill in the proper use of maintenance tools and products
• Ability to assume responsibility for a broad range of maintenance activities and perform work in the most efficient manner possible
• Ability to assist with preparations ahead of severe weather events and assist with clean-up and recovery efforts following a storm
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Ability and willingness to move, push, carry, or lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience

Preferences:

• Experience with museum operations.
• Experience with organization finances, including creating and managing budgets and purchasing
• Able to work Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and occasionally weekend and after hours as needed.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make repairs to buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Maintains sitewide plumbing, heating, electrical, and security systems. 
• Liaison with private contractors (construction, pest control, security, etc.).
• Orders and purchases parts and supplies.
• Maintains inventory of all maintenance-related equipment.
• Monitors janitor and lawn maintenance contractors.
• Meet with and observe contractors, including regular maintenance and historic preservation.
• Support day-to-day museum operations.
• Assist with preparing the site for extreme weather and helping clean up after extreme weather.
• Assist with other Department of State activities or initiatives as needed.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent organization and project-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in spaces and with objects that might be dirty or dusty
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, stretch, and/or twist
• Ability to lift, move, carry, and/or push items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand and follow established procedures and policies
• Ability to be on-call, occasionally working nights, weekends and holidays.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, 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: https://www.sss.gov

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.