MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 55012697

State of Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid) - and

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation seeks a Maintenance Repairman for District Seven Headquarters in Tampa. You will perform general building maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting to keep facilities safe and functional.

The role requires hands-on skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry, plus basic computer use. Excellent records, safety and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for professional growth within FDOT.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or two years of experience in maintenance and repair of buildings, building automation systems, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, complete, and respond to general building maintenance work orders.
• Perform scheduled walk-through inspections for assigned facilities; inspecting operating equipment, troubleshooting when needed to identify causes and taking corrective action as directed in a safe, effective, efficient, complete, and timely manner.
• Replace light switches, ballasts, and fuses and perform other minor electrical work.
• Maintain records, logs, correspondence, and other documents related to building maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Replace filters and belts and perform minor repairs as directed to all building HVAC equipment.
• Repair plumbing equipment such as repairing faucet seats, stopping leaks, replacing valves, and other moderately complex repairs.
• Repair doors, windows, flooring and any other moderately complex carpentry work.
• Monitor and track as directed the performance of building related equipment and systems such as generators, elevators, UPS, CCTV, security and life safety systems.
• Conduct periodic inventory of tools and supplies.
• Maintain clean and organized mechanical and electrical equipment rooms at all times.

Skills

Basic PC use (Windows)

Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition No:887304

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 55012697

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

724 / FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6026

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,424.19 - $1.843.07 biweekly range

$37,028.90 - $47,919.75 annual range

ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY : $1,560.40

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $769.60 will be added to the annual salary.

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work.Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Maintenance Repairman / Facilities Management

This position will perform general building maintenance work, walk through inspections, and troubleshooting for the District Seven Headquarters.

T he Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Transportation

11201 N. McKinley Drive

Tampa, FL 33612-6456

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Receive, complete, and respond to general building maintenance work order requests.

Perform scheduled walk-through inspections for assigned facilities; inspecting operating equipment, troubleshooting when needed to identify causes and taking corrective action as directed in a safe, effective, efficient, complete, and timely manner.

Replace light switches, ballasts, and fuses and perform other minor electrical work.

Maintain records, logs, correspondence, and other documents related to building maintenance and repairs as directed.

Replace filters and belts and perform minor repairs as directed to all building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

Repair and make adjustments to plumbing equipment such as repairing faucet seats, stopping leaks, replacing valves, and other moderately complex repairs.

Repair and make adjustments to doors, windows, flooring and any other moderately complex carpentry work.

Monitor and track as directed the performance of building related equipment and systems such as generators, elevators, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), closed circuit television (CCTV), security access and/or issuance of identification badges, computerized/automated facility management systems, life safety systems and any others deemed appropriate for each building.

Conduct periodic inventory of tools and supplies. Ensure all tools necessary to do the job are in stock and in good operating condition.

Maintain clean and organized mechanical and electrical equipment rooms at all times.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Building maintenance practices

Skills in:

• Using personal computers (basic)
• Performing basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work
• Using hand tools

Ability to:

• Perform manual labor
• Follow directions

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent or two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, building automation systems, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment. Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair in one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for one year of required experience.

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
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities affirmative action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

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.

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.