SAFETY SPECIALIST - 67012890

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is seeking a Safety Specialist for their Tacachale facility in Gainesville, FL. This position is part of the Career Service and offers an open competitive opportunity. The APD partners with local communities to support individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities, helping them live, learn, and work in their communities. The Safety Specialist will be a crucial part of the Tacachale team, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults by ensuring the safety and functionality of various critical systems. The role involves maintaining and repairing communication systems, emergency generators, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and associated electrical wiring and controls.

Requirements

Must maintain a NFPA 72 certification.
A valid Florida Driver’s License (or obtain one within 30 days if hired with an out-of-state license).
Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodations.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work.
Knowledge of safety procedures that are required in maintenance and repair work.
Ability to understand life safety guidelines and other local safety regulations.
Knowledge of determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
Ability to read and understand purchase orders.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork.
Skills in and ability to research and implement life safety codes.
Applying critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain and repair fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, communications systems, emergency generators, electronic equipment, and controls for all above systems.
Rebuild, rewire and prepare engineering drafts and electronic circuitry of the mentioned systems.
Install, maintain and repair valves to include design, engineer piping and other related equipment as per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) code.
Repair, modify and re-engineer electronic equipment working from drawings, diagrams and schematics on an advanced level.
Install, maintain, re-wire and repair electrical motors and other related electrical and mechanical equipment.
Operate hand and power tools.
Assist with the relocation of residents’ belongings as needed, and movement of any furniture/equipment at Tacachale.
Perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.