MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - MECHANICAL SERVICES 67012813

Requisition No: 880875 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - MECHANICAL SERVICES 67012813

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67012813 

Salary:  $1,403.77 -$1,544.15 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2026 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION : Maintenance Mechanic – Mechanical Services

POSITION’S LOCATION : Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: Multiple Vacancies

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

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: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$36,498.00 - $40,147.80 Annually      $1,403.77 -$1,544.15 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Refrigeration Mechanic assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including air-conditioning units, chillers, and freezers. This role supports troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues while developing expertise through hands-on training.

This position may require bending, squatting or standing for extended periods of time and may require lifting of up to 50 pounds.  The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Install, maintain and repair pump motors, air handler motors and valve motors.  Read schematic and wiring diagrams to trace electric control circuits for bad components and trouble shoot for fault in them.  Test relays, start and run capacitors.  Replace blower belts. Clean and maintain air handler units and closets, air vents, duct work, and coils.  Change air filters.

Measure and install copper and iron pipe by threading, solder, or Pro-Press.  Insulate and mastic pies.  Install ductwork.  Clean, paint, and/or install vents.  Repair and maintain washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, sanitizers, microwaves, and other small appliances.

Assists with the repair, install, and perform maintenance of A/C and refrigeration systems – e.g., heat pumps, DX systems, mini-splits, window units, stand-alone refrigerators and freezers, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and chillers.

Maintain and repair water, steam generating, and condensing boilers.  Work with the chemical company representatives to maintain proper boiler water to chemical composition.  Work with boiler inspector to ensure boilers are operated in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and standards.

This position also assists with relocation of residents’ belongings as needed, and movement of any furniture/equipment at Tacachale. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, an