MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42003278 1

Requisition No: 840923 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42003278 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003278 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $46,800.26 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2024 

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

 

CONTACT:

 

Amanda Bailey (352) 797-4118

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, 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 (1) 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:

 

Must successfully pass a background check that includes a criminal history check and must be approved by the Department of Correction’s contract Manager, or designee and complete required orientation/training in the supervision of inmates, prior to assuming supervision.  Shall attend refresher training annually thereafter.

 

Occasional to moderate travel required.

 

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

 

NOTES: 

 

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

 

JOB DUTIES:

This position has heavy emphasis on electrical skills, construction and interpretation of building codes.  Responsible to the Equipment/Construction Specialist for the facilities at Withlacoochee Forestry Center with respect to health, fire and safety in renovations and repairs.

 

Share responsibility for planning the support services requirements for the fixed facilities within Withlacoochee Forestry Center.  Coordinate and make repairs and renovations to electrical, mechanical, and structural, plumbing, water, septic, and site preparation of infrastructure.  Instruct and assist in the preventative maintenance program.  Inspect, repair, and document needs for major renovations.  Arrange for facility appraisals and emergency repairs.  Arrange for and coordinate with the State Fire Marshall’s Office for the annual fire safety inspection.  Coordinate with the state Department of Environmental Protection Office and local health departments on issues relating to the environmental health and sanitation standards to ensure code requirements are being met and maintained.  Provide technical support for the planning of construction