MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 72001795

Requisition No: 869166 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 72001795

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001795 

Salary:  $37,605.36 

Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2026 

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Maintenance Support Technician
Division of Real Estate Development and Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Assist the maintenance mechanical staff and skilled tradesmen assigned to building and perform minor repairs as directed. 
Carrying ladders and other equipment, doing touch-up painting, minor carpentry.
Changing light bulbs and ballasts, switches, receptacles, etc. 
Maintenance on floor, carpet machines and groundskeeping equipment.
Performs maintenance on air conditioning systems, changes filters and write the installation date of the filters, pump repair, etc. 
Assist with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures and minor carpet repairs.
Plumbing duties, to include but not limited to unclogging of drains, repair of flush valves, repair of commodes, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains.
Fix receptacles: pull new circuits for electrical, run EMT & PVC conduit, change out breakers. 
Work on doors, door closers, door hinges and door locks and windows. 
Unstop and repair dispensers. 
Complete all necessary paperwork associated with duties. 
Assist the Facilities Manager on monitoring or adjusting the Energy Management, Fire Protection and Security Systems.
Assist Maintenance Mechanic, outside contractors and others as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform light cleaning in the building, including but not limited to cleaning water fountains, cleaning doors, walls, switch plates and kick-plates.
Cleaning & restocking restrooms. 
Ability to understand and take directions from supervisor, recognize problems or potential problems, and communicate those findings to supervisor. 
Perform groundskeeping duties as needed.
Keep entrance steps, entrance mats, and porches clean and polices around exterior of building.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.

PUBLIC RELATIONS DUTIES:

Incumbent maintains good public relations with peers, supervision and tenants in the building.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others.
Responds to all requests and inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
Keeps supervisor fully informed regarding work-related activities, relevant issues, upcoming events, and potential problems.
Ensuring requests for leave are submitted and approved in accordance with established rules and Division Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications:

One year 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.
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb a ladder, reach overhead, work from heights, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch, prolonged periods of time walking, standing, bending, and exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently. Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
A valid and applicable driver’s license.
Adheres to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
Additional background screening may be required by tenant agencies based on position assignments or access requirements.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.  State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan.    As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. For a more complete list of benefits, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim SecretaryTom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:

DMS 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 provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.