MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Holidays

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

The State of Florida seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for the Department of Military Affairs in Jacksonville, FL. The role includes maintaining electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, requiring strong skills in repair and safety procedures.

Successful candidates will possess at least a High School Diploma and two years of relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance and retirement options. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting closing date.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or structural systems.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on electrical systems.
• Inspect and test building grounding systems.
• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Maintenance Repair

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Shop Equipment

Job description

• Training Opportunities

Requisition No: 883816

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000146

Salary: $38,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026

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Department of Military Affairs

OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000146

WORK LOCATION: JACKSONVILLE, FL

About The Department Of Military Affairs (dma)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

Our Benefits Include

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Conditions Of Employment

• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
• As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Two years of basic professional experience involving electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning systems, or structural and architectural systems.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull.
• Must be capable of climbing a ladder and using a hi-lift to 40 feet.
• Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. or more.

Duties And Responsibilities

Ensures proper maintenance and repair of base Electrical systems to include but not limited to:

• Performing maintenance and repair on all building electrical system to include indoor and outdoor lighting systems, 120- and 480-volt receptacles, electrical distribution panels and secondary electrical feeders to the facilities. (Installs additional systems as required)
• Maintaining, installing, perform inspections, and testing of all building, aircraft parking ramp and equipment grounding systems
• Maintaining and performing inspections on all base lightening protection systems
• Performing inspections on all base Fire protection and alarm systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing sinks, showers, sanitary plumbing fixtures, and base fire protection systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing sanitary sewer systems and lift stations
• Maintaining, installing and repairing potable water distribution systems
• Assists in the maintenance, installation and repair of the base irrigations systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing heat pumps systems, air conditioning systems, chiller systems and thermostats control systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing electrical, boiler and propane heating systems
• Maintaining, fabricating, installing and repairing HVAC duct systems and damper controls
• Maintains, trouble shoots and repairs the bases (METASYS) environmental control system
• Maintaining, installing and repairing roof top ventilation systems and associated hardware
• Maintaining, installing and repairing roll-up door systems, personnel entry doors, folding wall partitions, lock systems, hanger door systems, building ladder systems, hoists, roofing systems (standing seam metal and Modified Bitumen), gutters and down spouts, awnings and window systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing of structural steel buildings, Stucco, brick, block masonry systems and concrete tilt up panel systems and structural coatings
• Maintaining, installing and repairing perimeter fencing systems, manual and motorized gate systems

Ensures proper use, maintenance and repair of shop equipment and portable power tools to include but not limited to:

• Table saws, drill press, band saw, belt sanders, Pipe threading machines, grinders, Freon recovery systems and all other assigned tools and equipment
• Ensures all assigned tools are accounted for at all times.
• Ensures that all applicable safety requirements and procedures are followed 100% of the times

Maintains Records And Performs All Other Assigned Duties

• Responsible for maintaining maintenance work orders and equipment records
• Perform all other duties assigned by the State Maintenance Supervisor to include but not limited to; assisting janitorial staff, ground keepers and Maintenance mechanics in their assigned duties, cutting grass, clearing ditch lines and picking up trash and debris around base as required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge with small engines and motor repairs.
• Skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to conduct air conditioning and heating repairs.
• General electrical knowledge for wiring, replacing ballast, and install new electrical circuits.
• Ability to work independently and must work well with other team members and supervisor.
• General electrical knowledge for wiring, replacing ballast, and install new electrical circuits.
• Must be able to make judgment calls on his/her own when out in the field in regards to maintenance repairs.

Special Reminders

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.