MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - AUTO - 67012849

Requisition No: 879142 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - AUTO - 67012849

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67012849 

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

Posting Closing Date: 07/16/2026 

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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 maintaining the vehicles, heavy maintenance equipment, and golf carts.  The work may require bending, squatting or standing for extended periods and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Repair automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and other automotive equipment.  Adjust, repair or replace clutches, generators, alternators, ignition systems, radiators, headlights and other automotive parts and equipment.  Inspect to ensure proper functioning of all vehicles and automotive equipment periodically.  Perform automotive detailing.  Maintain a safe work environment and ensure all work areas are clean and free of any hazardous conditions.

Perform preventative maintenance on golf carts, tractors and lawn mowers.  Change belts and blades and ensure the mower decks are operational and hazard free.

Assist with relocation of residents’ belongings as needed and movement of 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, and after an emergency.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodation. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• the principles and techniques of automotive and mechanical repair work.
• safety procedures that are required in automotive.
• determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repairs, and maintenance.
• procedures, equipment and tools used in automotive repair work.

Ability to:

• use hand tools.
• operate motor vehicles
• diagnosis and tune up equipment and vehicles.
• pay attention to detail.

• follow instructions.
• communicate effectively.
• establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.