AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42001884

Requisition No: 867574 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II - 42001884

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001884 

Salary:  $50,000.08 - $55,000.14 

Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2026 

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AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

The headquarters for this position is in Suwannee County

Automotive Equipment Mechanic Duties:

The incumbent in this position must be able to work unsupervised for a good portion of the workday.  Must be able to work in a field environment with no structured maintenance facility.  This will mean extreme care must be taken to prevent injuries and a good working knowledge of expedient work procedures is necessary.  Reports daily to the White Springs Maintenance Shop Supervisor.  Although incumbent is assigned to the White Springs Maintenance Shop, the overall maintenance of the fleet is paramount.

Performs major and minor repairs on all types of equipment to include repairs to both gasoline and diesel-powered equipment systems such as fuel systems, cooling systems, drive and hydraulic systems on equipment, light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, as well as other automotive vehicles.  Repairs power trains, transmissions, clutches, air and hydraulic braking systems and suspension systems on all types of equipment.

Assists in implementation and constant review of the preventive maintenance program.  Provides continuous instruction to officers and supervisors in the proper operation of equipment.  Responsible for the quality of all preventive maintenance services provided.

Makes preparations to perform all repairs in the field environment under adverse weather conditions as dictated by situation.  Makes preparations to deploy to other areas for up to two weeks during extreme fire conditions, natural disasters, and other situations as deemed necessary.

Uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to diagnose drivability and performance problems of equipment assigned to the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) Maintenance Shop as needed.

Accurately prepares work orders for all work performed and follows up to completion for an accurate account of all parts, labor and materials used. 

Initiates, prepares, and completes P-card purchases for parts and supplies as per OALE and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) purchasing rules. 

Ensures all work performed is properly documented for accountability of all parts and supplies.  Responsible for the accountability of all tools, test equipment, parts, and supplies used in the daily performance of duties.

Studies technical publications, specifications, and repair procedures.  Completes all training deemed appropriate for position.  Seeks self-improvement through classes, seminars, etc., that are job related. 

Responsible for maintenance and repair on vehicles assigned to other FDACS divisions such as Marketing and the Office of Inspector General.   

Performs other related work as required. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Six (6) months of major and minor repairs on all types of equipment to include repairs to both gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• Certificate of completion from a technical school for automotive/heavy equipment repair can substitute for the required experience.
• This position requires you to possess a valid driver’s license.

Preference will be given for:

• ASE certification.
• Experience with wiring emergency response vehicles.
• Experience with maintaining emergency response vehicle.

Selection Process - The OALE selection process takes approximately three to four months to complete.  Steps to complete the selection process include, but are not limited to:

• A completed State of Florida Employment Application.
• A completed Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Civilian Supplemental Application.
• Oral Review Board.
• Background Investigation.
• Fingerprinting.
• Drug Screening.

Salary - $50,000.08 - $55,000.14

Contact – Carrie Jenkins at (850) 879-3335 or Carrie.Jenkins2@FDACS.gov with any questions or concerns.

Notes - If possible, please submit your application from a desktop or laptop computer.   Devices such as cellular phones and tablets have been known to cause errors when submitting an application.  Please be sure to review each answer as they cannot be changed once your application is submitted.

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Information regarding the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) may be found on the following website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Agricultural-Law-Enforcement

Persons selected are generally hired at the minimum starting salary identified in the advertisement and salary increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature.

***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.

 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.