SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - CARPENTRY & PAINT - 67012428 1
About The Position
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is hiring a Senior Maintenance Mechanic specializing in carpentry and paint at Tacachale in Gainesville, Florida. The position supports staff and management across the Agency and contributes to its mission of serving adults with developmental disabilities. The incumbent transports materials to assigned work areas and performs carpentry and building-maintenance work, including designing and constructing cabinets, countertops, and furniture; repairing furniture; framing, roofing, cabinetry repairs, finish and trim work, masonry, and door repair or installation. The role includes preparing and gathering materials and tools, maintaining woodworking machinery and tools, and training maintenance mechanics in woodworking skills. Other related duties may be assigned. The work can involve prolonged standing, walking, bending, squatting, or climbing; working in tight spaces or on rooftops; and lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must be willing to provide essential services before, during, and after an emergency. A valid Florida driver's license is required. Employees hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a Florida license within 30 days.
Requirements
- Valid Florida driver's license; if hired with an out-of-state license, obtain a Florida license within 30 days.
- Three years of carpentry and/or paint experience.
- Willingness to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodations.
- Ability to work in tight spaces and/or on rooftops.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and climb for prolonged periods.
- Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
- Knowledge of skilled building trades or mechanical repair principles and techniques, maintenance and repair safety procedures, selecting tools and equipment, and the design, use, repair, and maintenance of machines and tools.
- Ability to perform skilled trades functions, read blueprints and schematic drawings, take accurate measurements, follow instructions, communicate effectively, maintain effective working relationships, use problem-solving techniques, model the stated Agency values, and use Microsoft Office applications.
- Skill in using maintenance and repair tools and equipment, using hand tools, performing repairs in accordance with applicable codes, estimating quantities, and preparing required purchasing documents for materials.
Responsibilities
- Transport materials to assigned work areas.
- Design and construct cabinets, countertops, and furniture, and repair furniture and building components.
- Perform carpentry work including framing, roofing, cabinetry repairs, finish and trim work, masonry, and repairing or hanging doors.
- Gather and prepare materials and tools needed for assigned jobs.
- Use hand and power tools appropriately, including electric saws, skill saws, and trim knives.
- Maintain woodworking and carpentry equipment, including changing belts and saw blades and oiling machinery.
- Train maintenance mechanics in woodworking skills.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with over 90% of the cost paid by the employer
- $25,000 life insurance policy, fully paid by the employer
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available at state rates
- State of Florida retirement package
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for state college or university courses
- Training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
