Maintenance Mechanic

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Maintenance Mechanic -

Requisition No: 878629

Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3840 Old Deland Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124

Starting Salary: $1,424.61 Bi-Weekly

• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantles and reassembles defective machines and equipment.
• Installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and/or repairs wiring and electrical and electronic components.
• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs pipe systems and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Installs machinery and equipment.
• Sets up and operates machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Records repairs made and costs.
• Estimates costs of repairs.
• Responds to repairs for emergency firefighting equipment.

• Ability to install equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications.
• Ability to repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Knowledge of performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot by determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it.
• Knowledge of determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Knowledge of conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate the quality of products.
• Knowledge of controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Knowledge of watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repairs, and maintenances.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications.

• Experience operating lawn mowing equipment, power tools, and plumbing equipment.
• Agreeable to working a flex schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Extended hours and on-call may also be required.
• Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or 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.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. If hired with an out-of-state license, an employee must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits, and some restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses with Corrective Lens Restrictions are acceptable if the driver wears corrective lenses while operating a vehicle.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and background screening, including a sex offender check, criminal background checks, and pre-employment drug screening.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the hiring authority in advance to allow time for accommodation.

Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Documentation must be attached to each submission. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as required by Florida law.

The State of Florida is an EEO employer.