OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50601773

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring an OPS Maintenance Repairman at Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home in Saint Augustine, FL. The role involves routine maintenance, repairs of building systems, and ensuring environmental controls are operational.

Work is in a skilled nursing facility with a focus on safety and reliability. The position requires at least 1 year of relevant maintenance experience, ability to communicate in English, and willingness to work a flexible

Qualifications

• Recent maintenance and repair experience (1 year or more).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair and maintenance of Veterans Nursing Home facilities.
• Support energy conservation and routine inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep systems and equipment in good condition.
• Repair defective equipment and document outcomes; handle work orders.
• Maintain tools and work area in a clean, safe condition.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Maintenance repair

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical work

English communication

Job description

Requisition No: 881135

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50601773

Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 50601773

Salary: $15.38/Hour

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2026

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Requisition # 881135

OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home

Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL

Hourly Salary: $15.38

Paid Bi-Weekly

May be eligible for benefits (if worked average 30+ hours/week)

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent experience of at least one (1) year in maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience working with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday, Weekends and Holidays.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a long-term care or hospital environment with a geriatric population.

Position Description

• The Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent.
• Assist Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Repairman in the repair and maintenance of the Veterans Nursing Home. Ensure environmental controls and equipment are operational and properly maintained. Assist with routine and special inspections to comply with laws, rules, and policies and procedures.
• Assist with the compilation and reporting of information on energy consumption and vehicle use. Contribute to the implementation of programs for energy conservation.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
• Provides routine repair services to defective equipment, repairs physical plant deficiencies, resolves routine work orders, assists with the assembly, delivery, and installation of facility equipment.
• Follows the preventive maintenance plan.
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner and document outcomes.
• Maintain tools, work equipment and work area in clean, organized manner.
• Supports a safe and accident-free environment.
• Is willing to learn new procedures and techniques.
• Accept assignments and instruction in an agreeable manner.
• Attends and completes in-service training by posted training schedule.
• Other related duties as required.
• Follows FDVA; Homes Program; and facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• May be required to be on emergency call status as designated by the supervisor.

This position is in the Other Personnel Service (OPS) system.

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.