MAINTENANCE MECHANIC OPS - 60957190

Requisition No: 879716 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC OPS - 60957190

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60957190 

Salary:  $20.00 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2026 

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.”

 

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Maintenance Mechanic - OPS within the Facility Operations Department. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

This position involves independent work incidents for delivery and setup, breaking down and picking up, moving, assembly, and disassembly of equipment and furniture used by a large mental health facility. This position will perform minor project work. All work shall be performed with safety and cleanliness. The safety of the people we serve is the top priority in maintaining a secure and comfortable environment for clients and staff.

 

• Complete Project/Move Work Orders. Coordinates and assists with all Facility moves that consist of two hundred buildings over approximately one thousand acres. Including set up and break down for special activities. Assembles new furniture/equipment and disassembles existing furniture/equipment for Project/Move Work orders.
• Work on projects as required. Projects will be minor, such as painting or carpentry work.
• From time to time assist other Trades persons in their work when shortage of manpower exists to ensure the most cost-effective method of operation.
• Initiates forms for transfer and disposal of state property.
• Other duties as required or directed by the supervisor

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.
• Skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to follow instr