DOS - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST - 45000350

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • $36,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for working independently to support the Division Director’s office in coordinating maintenance and repair work at the Division’s historical homes and sites. The person hired to this position will also be asked to assess maintenance needs and perform minor property repairs, and coordinate with other Division maintenance and operations staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in building construction, maintenance, or repair.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Experience working with contractors and vendors.
• Experience receiving and evaluating quotes for services.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical operations, e.g., HVAC and security systems; power tools and vehicles; masonry; plumbing; basic word processing and internet use.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years experience working in building construction, maintenance, or repair.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical repair needs, both verbally and in writing, to vendors.
• Experience with maintenance or repair of historic buildings.
• Previous experience with facilities maintenance with the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the process of maintenance and up-keep of the Division's historical homes and sites.
• Oversees building construction, alteration, and repair work performed by contractors and materials received for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Assesses existing buildings and recommends needed repairs and alternations, and coordinates personnel or contractors assigned to perform work.
• Performs minor property repair and maintenance work.
• Ensures that equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Performs work related duties as required.

Benefits

• Criminal background check is a condition of employment.
• We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
• Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED