MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Requisition No: 837758 Agency: Veterans Affairs Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 50556089 Salary: 38,976.60 Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Requisition # 837758 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home Orlando, Orange County, FL. Annual Salary: $38,976.60 Paid Bi-Weekly This position is eligible for overtime and on-call pay * ANTICIPATED VACANCY* The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team. EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance and more. If you and your spouse work full-time for the State of Florida, the cost of your family health insurance premiums will be at a reduced rate. Both spouses must be members of the same insurance plan. The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers you two retirement plans: The Pension Plan & The Investment Plan. The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is a 457b pre-tax retirement program. Vacation Leave, Sick Leave & Nine paid holidays. Tuition Waiver Program for full time employees with up to 6 credit hours each semester. * Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. * * Other Maintenance Mechanic positions, including OPS (Temporary) positions, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date. * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. * Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds. * Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as needed. * Must be willing and able to work during disasters such as Hurricanes affecting the facility. * Successful completion of the employment screening to include, but not limited to, a national background check and drug test. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience in a long-term care or hospital environment. * Recent experience of at least one (1) year in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. * Experience working with plumbing, HVAC and electrical equipment. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent. Incumbent will perform troubleshooting, repair, and document preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and the physical conditions of the buildings do not deteriorate. * Uses tools, equipment, test and diagnostic devices as needed to complete assigned duties * Assist the Maintenance Superintendent with maintaining a focus of safety and accident prevention throughout the facility * Maintain, alter, troubleshoot or repair electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing systems and equipment to include closed loop heating and cooling systems, food service equipment and laundry equipment. * Use tools, equipment, test and diagnostic devices as required * Install, maintain, or repair electric motors, motor starters, control circuits, pumps, values, lavatories, water closets, sewer lines, potable water lines and other sanitary fixtures * Perform a variety of construction related duties such as cement and carpentry work, light welding and the repair replacement of floor coverings * Inspects and maintains records on various equipment to include chillers, boilers, refrigeration and fire protection equipment. * Assists in investigations and repairs of equipment failures and safety hazards when possible * Perform other related duties as assigned. This position is in the Career Service system. 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. 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: ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814

Created: 2024-11-03