MASTER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - 76000404

Requisition No: 849990 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: MASTER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - 76000404

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76000404 

Salary:  $35,360.04 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/11/2025 

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DIVISION OF ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES

BUREAU OF OFFICE SERVICES

MAINTENANCE

Career Service (CS) Opportunity

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position. 

Contact Person: James (Jim) Hill, 850-617-3471, jameshill@flhsmv.gov

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at:flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will primarily be responsible for performing a variety of skilled maintenance/construction modifications and repairs related to the upkeep of the Neil Kirkman Building, its grounds, and equipment. This position will occasionally be responsible for performing a variety of skilled maintenance/construction modifications and repairs related to the upkeep of other department-operated facilities statewide.  This position will assist and support the maintenance supervisor in responding to emergency conditions as necessary, including afterhours and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Skill in general maintenance procedures.
• Skill in carpentry and drywall finishing.
• Skill in painting.
• Skill in using hand tools, power tools and equipment for maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work well independently and with a team.
• Ability to make sound and well-informed and objective decisions and assist in resolving problems.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen effectively.
• Skill in providing customer service to diverse clientele in a tactful, courteous and non-judgmental manner.

Job Related Requirements

• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes.  Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.
• This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment.
• This position will require heavy lifting, applicants must be willing and able to move and lift up to 50 pounds.
• On-call status is required for this position.

General Information

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI.  Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month.  All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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.