SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental, Vision and Supplemental

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Career Advancement

Tuition Waiver for Public College

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs, seeks a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to lead maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, and HVAC systems across multiple Florida locations. The role includes overseeing field crews, ensuring safety, and managing routine PM schedules.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 3 years of related experience in skilled trades. Applicants must pass pre-employment screenings and meet physical requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of professional experience in electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, or structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance supervisor in monitoring and assigning daily tasks.
• Oversee grounds maintenance, range facilities, and use of power tools and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and related components.
• Read blueprints and install/repair mechanical equipment as needed.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Structural systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

Requisition No:882430

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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

VACANCY # 62000082

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


• Vacation and Sick Leave


• Paid Holidays


• Opportunities for Career Advancement


• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses


• 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


• Three (3) 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 25-foot ladder.


• Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers.


• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Utilities & Maintenance Superintendent II in monitoring employees on the jobsite, ensure safe work practices and that safety gear is utilized and maintained in good repair. Work with supervisor to oversee the Grounds Maintenance Team and assist in work assignment for Utilities & Maintenance Superintendent II. Ensure assignments are completed daily.


• Picks up work orders and ensures assignments are completed correctly and work orders turned in promptly. Ensure maintenance team safety by checking in daily with Range Control net before proceeding to the range areas; radios in when each range is entered and cleared of personnel. Assist supervisor in planning work by utilizing the bi-weekly forecast report of range usage to plan maintenance and repair work while ranges are unoccupied. Assist supervisor in verifying range maintenance crew’s time and attendance. Serve as the liaison with Range Control and Environmental departments to prioritize work order lists. Maintain ranges to include mowing, trimming, and edging around range facilities, targets and firing points. Operate tractors, zero turn mowers, heavy equipment and utilize various power and hand tools. Conducts daily checks and performs routine maintenance on equipment and power tools. Maintain berms, firing points and fox holes to prevent and correct erosion. Maintains range buildings to include electrical, plumbing, doors, and windows. Supervises inmates when provided while performing incumbent’s duties.


• Assists electrician installing circuits and panels, repairing/installing light fixtures, and replacing electrical motors. Uses safety lockout procedures at all times.


• Assists plumber on plumbing repairs or installing new fixtures. Performs preventative maintenance (PM) on hot water heaters.


• Performs general carpentry repairs and alternations to including repairing or installing windows and screens. Repairs are professional and durable.


• Performs PM on mechanical heat and air conditioning equipment. Equipment is vacuumed, lubricated, filters changed, and unit re-secured in a professional manner. Lockout procedures are always used.


• Compiles with Hazardous Waste Management Rules and Regulations in the workplace. Wastes are properly turned in. Containers are handled and stored correctly.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate equipment to maintain and repair range grounds.


• 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.


• 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.

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.

Location:

• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32218


• YULEE, FL, US, 32041


• FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32034


• CALLAHAN, FL, US, 32011


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32250


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32211


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32206


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216


• HILLIARD, FL, US, 32046


• BRYCEVILLE, FL, US, 32009


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32204


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32212


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32254


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32225


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 33207


• MACCLENNY, FL, US, 32063


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32210


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256


• FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32035


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32246


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32205


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32208


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32226


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32231


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32222


• JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224

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.