MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 60073401

State of Florida•Macclenny, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Maintenance Mechanic within the Maintenance Unit at Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH). NEFSH is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. The position performs mostly building repairs and small addition and renovation projects. All work shall be performed with safety and cleanliness, with the safety of the people served being the most important guideline to ensure a secure, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and staff. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office within DCF is the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services.

Requirements

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 in 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.
Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours.

Responsibilities

Perform mostly building repairs and small addition and renovation projects, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
Repair buildings as instructed by supervisor, including doors, locks, walls, ceilings, broken glass, etc.
Inspect and repair doors, door frames (including thresholds), door closures, and locks once a month to maintain in good working condition, including staircase doors and smoke doors.
Inspect and repair satellite kitchens trash room screens.
Inspect the people we serve's bedside cabinets and repair as required.
Inspect multi-floor buildings' trash and laundry chutes; repair chute doors, etc. as required.
Inspect bathrooms; repair or replace toilet paper holders, curtain rods, toilet partitions and doors, etc., as required.
Inspect window screens, frames and glass and repair as required.
Inspect building walls (interior and exterior); repair masonry, dry wall or wood as required. Inspect building's wall tiles and repair as required.
Inspect buildings once a month and prepare a list of items needing repair, reporting to the Trades Supervisor and making minor repairs on the spot.
Answer to emergency calls from the Maintenance clerk or anyone else with authority, making necessary repairs in buildings to maintain the people we serve and staff safety at all times.
Work on minor projects as required, such as building partitions, counters, Dutch doors, etc.
Inspect geriatric chairs once a month and repair as required.
Assist other Trades persons in their work when shortage of manpower exists to ensure the most cost-effective method of operation.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Position assigned to on-call rotation.