SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - EL - 67012825

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL
•$38,242 - $42,066•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is hiring a Senior Maintenance Mechanic – Electrical for Tacachale in Gainesville, Florida. The position supports building maintenance and repair work, including carpentry, cabinetry, woodworking equipment maintenance, and electrical and electronic equipment troubleshooting. The employee transports materials to work areas, prepares the tools and materials needed for jobs, and may train maintenance mechanics in woodworking skills. The role may also require essential services before, during, and after an emergency. The position is part of the State of Florida Career Service. The advertised salary range is $38,241.84–$42,066.02 annually ($1,470.84–$1,617.92 biweekly); the hiring salary may exceed the posted maximum. Future vacancies may be filled from this candidate pool for up to six months, and the posting may close before its stated closing date.

Requirements

  • Valid Florida Driver’s License; a corrective-lenses-restricted license is acceptable if corrective lenses are worn while operating a state vehicle.
  • Three years of experience maintaining electronic equipment such as motors, panels, pumps, and bending pipes.
  • Three years of experience troubleshooting circuits.
  • 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, maintenance safety procedures, tools and equipment, construction materials and methods, mechanical devices, testing and control operations, and electronic equipment installation, maintenance, repair, components, and design requirements.
  • Ability to perform skilled trades functions; read blueprints and schematic drawings; take accurate measurements; follow instructions; install, maintain, and repair electric motors, generators, and other mechanical equipment; and install equipment, machines, or wiring to specifications.
  • Ability to understand and follow technical instructions for electronic equipment installation, maintenance, and repair; communicate effectively; maintain effective working relationships; use problem-solving techniques; model accountability, communication, empowerment, flexibility, integrity, respect, and teamwork; and use Microsoft Office applications.
  • Skill in using maintenance and repair tools and equipment, hand tools, specialized electronic-equipment tools, test meters, and in repairing electrical devices in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Ability to estimate material quantities and prepare required purchasing documents.
  • Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
  • Must complete all Candidate Profile fields, including work history with month and year, and provide verifiable responses to qualifying questions.
  • Must meet the agency’s employment screening requirements, including Level 2 background screening and fingerprinting; applicants are also screened through the AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Transport needed materials to assigned work areas.
  • Design and construct cabinets, countertops, and furniture, and perform furniture repair and building maintenance.
  • Prepare and gather materials and tools needed for assigned jobs, including carpentry tools and woodworking equipment.
  • Perform carpentry work, including framing, roofing, cabinetry repairs, finish work, trim work, masonry, and door repair or hanging.
  • Use hand tools and power tools properly, including electric saws, skill saws, and trim knives.
  • Maintain woodworking equipment in cabinet and carpentry shops, including changing belts and saw blades and oiling machinery and tools.
  • Train maintenance mechanics in various woodworking skills.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency when required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, with over 90% employer paid.
  • $25,000 life insurance policy, 100% employer paid.
  • Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available at state rates.
  • State of Florida retirement package.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave.
  • Ten paid holidays per year.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition waiver for state college or university courses.
  • Training opportunities.
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