DOS - MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT I - 45000916

Requisition No: 857743 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT I - 45000916

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000916 

Salary:  $39,897.52 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Department of State

Maintenance Superintendent I

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Museums

 

Open Competitive

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of paid work experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment. Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for two (2) years’ experience
• Knowledge of proper building and equipment repair and maintenance procedures and methods; AND skill in the proper use of maintenance tools and products
• Ability to assume responsibility for a broad range of maintenance activities and perform work in the most efficient manner possible
• Ability to assist with preparations ahead of severe weather events and assist with clean-up and recovery efforts following a storm
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Ability and willingness to move, push, carry, or lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience

Preferences:

• Experience with museum operations.
• Experience with organization finances, including creating and managing budgets and purchasing
• Able to work Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and occasionally weekend and after hours as needed.

 

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make repairs to buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Maintains sitewide plumbing, heating, electrical, and security systems. 
• Liaison with private contractors (construction, pest control, security, etc.).
• Orders and purchases parts and supplies.
• Maintains inventory of all maintenance-related equipment.
• Monitors janitor and lawn maintenance contractors.
• Meet with and observe contractors, including regular maintenance and historic preservation.
• Support day-to-day museum operations.
• Assist with preparing the site for extreme weather and helping clean up after extreme weather.
• Assist with other Department of State activities or initiatives as needed.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent organization and project-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in spaces and with objects that might be dirty or dusty
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, stretch, and/or twist
• Ability to lift, move, carry, and/or push items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand and follow established procedures and policies
• Ability to be on-call, occasionally working nights, weekends and holidays.