MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 42005951

Florida; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Immokalee, seeks a Maintenance Repairman to perform a broad range of repair and maintenance duties at the Immokalee State Farmers Market. You will handle grounds, buildings, and equipment across the site.

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in buildings, plumbing or mechanical maintenance and possess a valid driver’s license. The role offers hands-on work and a stable state employment setting with comprehensive

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or mechanical equipment.
• Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the market grounds by mowing and trimming grass, picking up trash, spraying weed and bug killers, and caring for the shrubs and flowers.
• Repair and/or paint interior and exterior of buildings and offices, repair windows and panes, doors, locks, steps, walls and structural members, packing house floors and roof leaks.
• Clean and stock public restrooms daily with necessary supplies.
• Maintain, repair and/or replace light fixtures, switches, electrical breakers, outlets, wiring, bulbs, air conditioners, etc.
• Repair and/or replace toilets, lavatories, faucets, water valves, water lines, sewer drains, garden hoses, etc.
• Operate, maintain and repair all power tools, market truck and other market equipment.
• Maintain inventories of market cleaning supplies and supplies for daily maintenance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Job description

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Requisition No:885528

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 42005951

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or mechanical equipment.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s 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:

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

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

JOB DUTIES:

This position, headquartered at the Immokalee State Farmers Market in Collier, provides a broad range of repair and maintenance functions.

Maintain the market grounds by mowing and trimming grass, picking up trash, spraying weed and bug killers, and caring for the shrubs and flowers.

Repair and/or paint interior and exterior of buildings and offices, repair windows and panes, doors, locks, steps, walls and structural members, packing house floors and roof leaks.

Clean and stock public restrooms daily with necessary supplies.

Maintain, repair and/or replace light fixtures, switches, electrical breakers, outlets, wiring, bulbs, air conditioners, etc.

Repair and/or replace toilets, lavatories, faucets, water valves, water lines, sewer drains, garden hoses, etc.

Operate, maintain and repair all power tools, market truck and other market equipment.

Maintain inventories of market cleaning supplies and supplies for daily maintenance.

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General principles of carpentry, electricity and plumbing.
• Skill in using hand, power and bench tools.
• Ability to do some heavy lifting, to communicate effectively, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.