MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 60032917

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic works within Maintenance Services at the North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC), a 216-bed forensic mental health rehabilitation facility in northeast Gainesville, Florida. The position is responsible for maintaining the facility across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, refrigeration, and mechanical work. It calls for independent judgment, a proactive approach, attention to detail, and collaboration across program sections. The role serves in an on-call rotation and performs other related duties as assigned. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state’s social services agency. Its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program office plans, evaluates, and implements a statewide system of care for prevention, treatment, and recovery services. NFETC is a tobacco-free facility.

Requirements

Two years of experience maintaining and repairing buildings, plumbing, or electrical or mechanical equipment; or vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or a building trade, with 720 classroom hours substituting for each year of required experience.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.
Skill in using tools and equipment for 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility systems and equipment across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
Locate and repair or replace plumbing problems, including toilets, flush valves, water coolers, sewer lines, underground cast iron pipe, roof drains, pool pumping equipment, irrigation wells and sprinkler systems, and hot water heaters.
Use plumbing equipment such as sink augers, K50 and K60 machines, a 1500 sewer machine, and a 3-inch jet machine.
Locate, repair, or install electrical circuits, including high- and low-voltage and electronic circuits; pull wire, install conduit and transformers, and replace parts.
Maintain, repair, and install machinery, appliances, electronic equipment, and bulbs.
Repair or install heating and refrigeration equipment, locate refrigeration leaks, recharge units, troubleshoot equipment, replace parts, and perform routine maintenance.
Repair, install, or build items involving wood, glass, or masonry, including doors, sheet rock, shelves, partitions, windows, brick or block, and concrete work.
Serve in an on-call rotation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.