MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 67012849

Requisition No: 856725 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 67012849

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67012849 

Salary:  $1,336.92 -$1,470.62 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION : Maintenance Mechanic - Auto

POSITION’S LOCATION : Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67012849

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

$34,760.00-$38,236.00 Annually      $1,336.92 -$1,470.62 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent assigned to this position is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

 

Repairs automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other automotive equipment.

These repairs include, but are not limited to adjusting, repairing, or replacing the following: clutches, brakes, generators, alternators, rear drive train, ignition systems, radiators, headlights, and other automotive parts and equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles such as oil changes, tune-ups, and rotating tires.

Performs periodic inspections to ensure proper functioning of all vehicles and automotive equipment.

Perform automotive detailing as needed.

Performs preventative maintenance on tractors and lawn mowers.

This includes but is not limited to changing belts and blades and ensuring the mower decks are operational and hazard free.

Performs weekly inspections of the lawn equipment to ensure the blades are sharpened and do not require replacement or repair.

Maintains a safe work environment and ensures all work areas are clean and free of any hazardous conditions.

Assists with relocation of residents’ belongings as needed, and movement of any furniture/equipment.

Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisor.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
  • 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, and after an emergency.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodations. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• The principles and basic techniques of automotive repair work.

Ability to: