MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42005950

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position, headquartered at the Fort Myers State Farmers Market, Lee, provides a broad range of repair and maintenance functions. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, inspecting safety equipment, performing various building trade tasks, and maintaining grounds. The mechanic will also be responsible for minor repairs to state equipment, maintaining records, and assisting with other market duties as needed.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• Requires possession of a valid Driver License.
• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
• Knowledge of general principles of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work and 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; and follow instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders to perform certain maintenance issues.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Occasional travel required.
• Some day or overnight travel may be required to assist other markets, attend meetings, trainings, or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects municipal water supplies.
• Maintains and inspects safety equipment, Emergency Lighting, Fire extinguishers on a monthly basis ensuring all are operational and in compliance per policy and procedure and is documented.
• Performs various cement/concrete work and performs minor welding/brazing.
• Makes minor asphalt repairs.
• Installs, maintains and repairs valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers and other sanitary fixtures.
• Maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Operates and maintains power equipment and tools, including power saws, drills, chain saws, bench grinders, lawn mowers and other as necessary.
• Performs lawn care and grounds maintenance duties.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs to state equipment and maintains regular maintenance on equipment such as oil changes.
• Maintains maintenance records, inventory of market supplies, other than office supplies.
• Cleans and stocks public restrooms.
• Performs other related work as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists with Phone, Scale and Office duties when Market Manager and Clerk not present.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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