MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 72000326

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Management Services is hiring an on-site Maintenance Mechanic for its Division of Real Estate Development and Management in Tallahassee, Florida. The position performs routine and preventive maintenance on buildings and their heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Duties include equipment inspections, maintenance and repairs, inventory tracking, work-order documentation, and maintaining mechanical rooms and equipment. The mechanic must follow workplace safety procedures and maintain professional, courteous relationships with tenants, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

The role requires mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance experience. The employee must be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, reaching overhead, kneeling, crouching, and working in basements, confined spaces, and on rooftops. After-hours callbacks or night, weekend, and state-holiday shift work may be necessary. A valid and applicable driver’s license is required. Successful completion of a background screening is also required.

Requirements

• Two years of experience maintaining and repairing buildings, plumbing, or electrical or mechanical equipment; vocational or technical training in mechanical repair or a building trade may substitute at 720 classroom hours.
• Valid and applicable driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge of safety procedures used in maintenance and repair work.
• Skill in using tools and equipment for maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled-trade functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair electric motors, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and follow instructions.
• Ability to model accountability, communication, empowerment, flexibility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Physical ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders, reach overhead, work at heights, bend at the waist, kneel, crouch, and work near loud noises and electrical equipment, in basements, tight spaces, and on rooftops.
• Availability for after-hours callbacks or night, weekend, and state-holiday shift work when necessary.
• Successful completion of background screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily and report unusual wear or noise to a supervisor the same day.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, including oiling, greasing, changing filters, and adjusting belts.
• Complete assigned weekly preventive maintenance and report the time and materials used for each work order.
• Track parts inventory and request parts as needed.
• Calibrate, adjust, and repair temperature devices.
• Complete accurate work orders for calls and equipment repairs, and submit scheduled and unscheduled work orders by the end of the week.
• Keep mechanical rooms and equipment in immaculate condition.
• Perform minor building repairs, including replacing ballasts and lamps; repairing or replacing locks and door closures; and performing plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, and electrical repair and maintenance.
• Repair or replace toilet fixtures, lavatories, faucets, and faucet washers.
• Use the Customer Work Order System and Building Automation System and follow building evacuation processes.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations, participate in safety meetings and training, and apply safety lessons in daily work.
• Maintain good rapport with tenants, coworkers, and supervisors; communicate unusual situations; respond to questions and requests; and behave courteously and professionally toward the public and tenants.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Choice of the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
• Tuition waiver program within state university and community college systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed