MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42000071

Requisition No: 847608 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42000071

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000071 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $40,264.38 

Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2025 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION

BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:
 

Ralph Cleaver, (850) 617-7080
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 

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 for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
 

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
 

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
   

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

NOTES:
 

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

The incumbent in this position performs a wide range of routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.
 

Performs all repairs and finish work on drywall and other wall finishes. Painting and vinyl base installation. Repairs or replaces plumbing to include faucets, seals, toilets, valves and lines.  Makes repairs and adjustments to A/C.  Replaces light bulbs, switches, ballasts and fuses.  Does various carpentry jobs such as renovations, painting and the repairing or replacing of doors, windows, locks, floor and ceiling tiles.  Makes minor repairs to furniture.  Makes electrical repairs to equipment as necessary.
 

Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC, boiler or chiller equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures or manufacturer regulations such as changing filters, lubricating bearings, adjusting belts and keeping drains clear.

Keeps debris cleaned from around equipment and roof tops.  Performs preventative maintenance on plumbing and electrical equipment.
 

Performs weekly/monthly/quarterly safety inspections of facilities and operating performance of equipment, completing necessary report forms and documentation for each inspection performed.
 

Maintains accurate and up-to-date preventative maintenance records.  Makes monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers and emergency lights and keeps accurate records of inspections.
 

Maintains, keeps clean and organized mechanical rooms and equipment.  Maintains and tracks tools, parts and supplies used for repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.  Submits requests for parts and supplies to supervisor as needed.
 

Moves furniture, sets up for meetings.
 

Performs related duties as required.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge and understanding of all safety procedures and regulations required to perform prescribed duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform prolonged periods of time walking, standing, bending, lifting.
• Ability to be able to use all types of ladders, scaffolds and man lifts.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
   

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
   

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
 

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.