MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42000534

Requisition No: 857905 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42000534

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000534 

Salary:  $39,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/18/2025 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

 

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

 

 ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

 

CONTACT:

 

Fred Irwin (813) 359-2605

 

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.

 

NOTES:

 

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Some weekend or evening travel may be required.

 

JOB DUTIES:

 

Make minor carpentry repairs. Make minor roofing repairs. Make minor electrical and plumbing repairs. Install, maintain and repair buildings’ electrical and mechanical equipment.

 

Repair, prepare and paint interiors and exteriors of buildings.

 

Operate and maintain yard maintenance equipment, mow grass, and operate lawn sprayers on market property.

 

Trim and remove weeds and trees. Maintain market grounds by emptying trash barrels/cans, collecting and disposing of discarded debris and repairing fences.

 

Perform various cement/concrete work and perform minor welding/brazing. Make minor asphalt repairs.

 

Maintain and make minor repairs to market vehicles.

 

Maintain inventory of building, maintenance, cleaning and restroom supplies. Maintain, operate and keep inventory of shop tools. Clean and stock public restrooms.       

 

Complete other assignments as directed by the supervisor.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

 

• Knowledge of general principles of carpentry, masonry, electricity, plumbing and mechanical work, using safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work
• Skilled in welding and brazing
• Skilled in using tools and equipment required in maintenance and repair work
• Ability to read blueprints and take accurate measurements
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, and to follow instructions
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments, and work independently  
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

   

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