Part - Time Maintenance Mechanic

***OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***

DIVISION: INVESTIGATIVE AND FORENSIC SERVICES

BUREAU: FORENSIC SERVICES

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

 

The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including:

 

• Insurance Fraud Investigations
• Workers' Compensation Fraud Investigations
• Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations
• Theft/Misuse of State Funds
• Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis

 

Mission Statement

Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds.

 

Available links to the Agency and Division:

• MyFloridaCFO
• Division of Investigative and Forensic Services

 

 

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRST AND EMAIL A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT:

 

https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/difs/career-opportunities

 

Email Address:  hiringdifs@myfloridacfo.com

 

Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063

 

SPECIAL NOTES:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

 

Additional requirements:

• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment is required. Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for the required experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.

 

Preference:

• Experience in carpentry, electricity, or plumbing.

 

Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

 

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, however, this is a part-time OPS position and will only be working 29 hours per week during the regular schedule work week.

 

The minimum pay for this position is $25.00 per hour.

 

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. 

 

This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, and fingerprinting.

 

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. 

 

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Selection is a three-to-six-month process that consists of the following:

• Completed State of Florida Employment Application
• Completed Department of Financial Services, Division of Investigative and Forensic Services Supplemental Application
• Interview
• Fingerprinting
• Background Investigation
• Financial credit report

 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General principles of carpentry, electricity, and plumbing.
• Skill in using hand, power, and bench tools.
• Ability to follow and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the skilled mechanical repair trades, including carpentry, masonry, basic wiring, painting, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Skill in the use of common bench and hand tools and the equipment used in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
• Abili