SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - EL - 67012825

State-of-Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental, vision and other state-insured

Tuition waiver for state courses

Training opportunities

Job summary

The State of Florida, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, seeks a Senior Maintenance Mechanic – Electrical to support facilities with electrical and woodworking tasks. You will design and construct cabinetry and furniture, perform repairs, and maintain workshop equipment across APD sites.

Responsibilities include transporting materials, reading blueprints, training peers in woodworking, and meeting physical requirements such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working in tight spaces or on

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining electronic equipment such as motors, panels, pumps and bending pipes.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Willingness to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Transport needed materials to assigned work areas.
• Design and construct cabinets, countertops, furniture and perform carpentry repairs.
• Perform framed, roofing, cabinetry, finish, trim, and masonry work as required.
• Maintain woodworking equipment and train others in woodworking skills.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely to install, maintain, and repair electrical/mechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting circuits

Blueprint reading

Heavy lifting

Job description

SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - EL - 67012825

Date: Sep 2, 2026

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

Requisition No:883029

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - EL - 67012825

POSITION: Senior Maintenance Mechanic – Electrical

POSITION NUMBER: 67012825

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

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:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$38,241.84 - $42,066.02 Annually $1,470.84 - $1,617.92 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent assigned to this position is responsible for transporting needed materials to assigned work areas. The work may require bending, squatting or standing for extended periods and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Design and construct cabinets, countertops, furniture, along with furniture repair and building maintenance. Ensure materials are ready and available for each job such as skill saws, drill table saws, bandsaws, and other carpentry tools.

Perform all types of carpentry, such as framing, roofing, cabinetry repairs, finish work, trim work, and masonry. Responsible for gathering materials needed for each named job such as skill saws, drills, and other carpentry tools. Responsible for the repair and/or hanging of doors. Responsible for the proper use of hand tools, including but not limited to electric saws, skill saws, and trim knives.

Maintain woodworking equipment used in the cabinet/carpentry shops such as changing belts, oil machinery, saw blades and carpentry tools.

Train maintenance mechanics in various woodworking skills.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodations.
• Must have three (3) years of experience in maintaining electronic equipment such as motors, panels, pumps and bending pipes.
• Must have three (3) years of experience in troubleshooting circuits.
• Must be able to work in tight spaces and/or on the rooftop.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force frequently.

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• of the principles and techniques of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
• safety procedures that are required in maintenance and repair work.
• determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repairs, and maintenance.
• equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology and other applications.
• conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected.
• controlling operations or equipment or systems.
• procedures, equipment, and tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• electronic equipment components and design requirements.

Ability to:

• to perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• take accurate measurements.
• follow instructions.
• install, maintain, and repair electric motors, generators, and other mechanical