OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50601654

State of Florida•ST AUGUSTINE, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is hiring an OPS Maintenance Repairman at the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida. The position pays $15.38 per hour, paid bi-weekly, and may be eligible for benefits if the employee works an average of 30 or more hours per week. The employee works under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent. The position assists with repair and maintenance of the Veterans Nursing Home, including maintaining environmental controls and equipment, conducting inspections, preventive maintenance, routine repairs, work orders, and facility equipment installation. It also assists with energy and vehicle-use reporting and energy conservation programs. The position requires communicating with staff, residents, and vendors; documenting completed work; maintaining tools and work areas; attending scheduled training; and following applicable department and facility policies. Emergency call status may be required as designated by the supervisor. Applicants must have verifiable education and employment history and provide credentials claimed in their application. Employment is in the Other Personnel Service (OPS) system.

Requirements

At least one year of recent experience in maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb, and crouch.
Ability to work near loud noises and electrical equipment, and in basements and tight spaces.
Experience working with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays.
Successful completion of the due diligence process, including a Level II background check and drug test.
Education and employment history must be verifiable; credentials claimed, such as degrees or certifications, must be attached to the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care or hospital environment with a geriatric population.

Responsibilities

Assist the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Repairman with repair and maintenance of the Veterans Nursing Home.
Ensure environmental controls and equipment are operational and properly maintained.
Assist with routine and special inspections to comply with laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Assist with compiling and reporting information on energy consumption and vehicle use.
Contribute to the implementation of energy conservation programs.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and building systems and help maintain the physical condition of buildings.
Provide routine repair services for defective equipment and physical plant deficiencies.
Resolve routine work orders and assist with assembling, delivering, and installing facility equipment.
Follow the preventive maintenance plan.
Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and vendors.
Complete tasks in a timely manner and document outcomes.
Maintain tools, work equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
Support a safe and accident-free environment.
Attend and complete in-service training according to the posted training schedule.
Follow FDVA, Homes Program, and facility policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other related duties as required and, when designated by the supervisor, be available for emergency call status.