MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - CARPENTRY AND PAINT - 67012823

Requisition No: 879021 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - CARPENTRY AND PAINT - 67012823

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67012823 

Salary:  $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Maintenance Mechanic – Carpentry and Paint

POSITION’S LOCATION : Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: This advertisement is for multiple vacancies.

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

 

SALARY RANGE

$34,760.00 - $38,236.00 Annually      $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent assigned to this position performs all types of carpentry, framing, roofing, cabinet repairs, finishing, trim work masonry and building maintenance. Performs inside and outside painting, responsible for repair and installation of all doors and gathering materials and preparing estimates, and other related duties.

Perform all types of carpentry, such as framing, roofing, cabinetry, repairs, finish work, trim work, and masonry.

 Responsible for gathering materials needed for each named job such as skill saws, drills, and other carpentry tools. 

Responsible for the repair and/or hanging of doors.  Proper use of hand tools, including but not limited to electric saw, skill saw and trim knives.

Build forms and assist in pouring concrete. Repair roof with tar and/or shingles. 

Install door closures, kick plates, and other hardware. 

Responsible for the operation of state vehicles and equipment.

Prepare inside/outside of buildings to be painted, which includes prepping and priming of structures and equipment. 

Responsible for gathering materials for each named job such as paint, ladders, drop clothes and other painting tools.

Ordering materials and preparing estimates

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  
  • Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
• Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs.   
• Must be able to work near loud noises and electrical equipment.
• Must be able to work in tight spaces and/or on rooftops.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds off force frequently.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, for prolonged periods