MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42005952

Requisition No: 873424 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42005952

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005952 

Salary:  $40,000.22 

Posting Closing Date: 04/08/2026 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

 

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

 

 ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

 

CONTACT:

 

Leah Hines (863) 773-9850

 

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 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.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Occasional travel required.

 

Some day or overnight travel may be required to assist other markets, attend meetings, trainings, or conferences.

 

NOTES:

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.

 

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

 

JOB DUTIES:

 

This position, headquartered at the Wauchula State Farmers Market, Hardee provides a broad range of repair and maintenance functions.

 

Installs, maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment. Inspects municipal water supplies, Maintains and Inspects safety equipment, Emergency Lighting, Fire extinguishers on a monthly basis ensuring all are operational and in compliance per policy and procedure and is documented.

 

Performs various cement/concrete work and performs minor welding/brazing. Makes minor asphalt repairs.

 

Installs, maintains and repairs valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers and other sanitary fixtures.

 

Maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment.  Operates and maintains power equipment and tools, including power saws, drills, chain saws, bench grinders, lawn mowers and other as necessary.

 

Performs lawn care and grounds maintenance duties.

 

Performs minor mechanical repairs to state equipment and maintains regular maintenance on equipment such as oil changes. Maintains maintenance records, inventory of market supplies, other than office supplies.

 

Cleans and stocks public restrooms.

 

Performs other related work as assigned by supervisor. Also assists with Phone, Scale and Office duties when