TURNPIKE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 55013509

Florida; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

State retirement

Holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

FDOT in Boca Raton is seeking a Turnpike Maintenance Technician to perform hands-on maintenance and repair of complex building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, generators, UPS, elevators, and more across interiors and exteriors.

You will create and prioritize work orders, oversee contractors, ensure safety standards, respond to emergencies, and maintain spaces and records while supporting a team in a high-demand facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and skilled trade work (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Capability to supervise contractors and manage work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair of complex building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, generators, UPS, elevators).
• Oversee contractors to ensure safety, codes, and quality standards are met.
• Create, prioritize, and complete work orders; maintain spaces, inventory and purchasing records.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and inspect outsourced work.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Life-safety systems

Generators

Elevators

Carpentry

Building maintenance

Tools

Building management system

Job description

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TURNPIKE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 55013509

Date: Oct 19, 2026

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

Requisition No:885767

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: TURNPIKE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 55013509

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

852 / FACILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-680-7781

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,269.24 /biweekly range / $59,000.24 /annual range

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:

Turnpike Maintenance Technician / Turnpike Enterprise / TPK Support Services Office / Building Maintenance.

This position will perform hands‑on maintenance and repair of complex building systems—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life‑safety systems, generators, UPS, elevators, and structural components—while also completing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, remodeling, and general facility upkeep across interior and exterior areas. It creates, prioritizes, and completes work orders; oversees contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA, FDOT policies, and local codes; responds to after‑hours emergencies; and maintains organized mechanical spaces, inventory, and purchasing records. The position also inspects outsourced work, ensures safe operations, interprets technical plans, and performs other duties as assigned.

The 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:

Annual Salary Range:

$ 59,000.24

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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

Knowledge of:

• Skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position
• How to perform various skilled trade work such as plumbing, air conditioning, electrical, carpentry, general building maintenance, painting, etc.
• Using a building management system (BMS)
• Maintenance safety procedures for performing building maintenance type work, such as lock-out-tag-out, use of personal protection equipment and use of power tools

Skills in:

• Using hand tools
• Attention to detail quality assurance reviewing work for accuracy and quality

Ability to:

• Read floor plans and as-built drawings
• Establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with co-workers, customers and contractors
• Install, maintain and repair light bulbs, light fixtures, light ballasts with 277 volts
• Scheduling and prioritizing work and responsibilities
• Working independently (self-starter) and working and supporting team members
• Troubleshoot building systems and equipment
• Work with others in a team environment
• To follow instructions
• Manage time and work
• Climb and utilize a ladder
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position the incumbent must respond to emergencies during and after normal work hours.

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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH

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.

Location: BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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.