Senior Maintenance Mechanic

SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC -  1

Requisition No:864601

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SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC -  1

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Salary: $3,176.43 month/$38,117.16 annual

This position is located in St. George Island, FL

EXTENDED CLOSING DATE: 01/04/2026

Previous applicants need not re-apply to be considered

St. George Island State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Senior Maintenance Mechanic position with experience in the building & construction trades, gas and diesel equipment maintenance, visitor services, and administration with a focus on maintenance and construction projects rge Island State Park (SGISP). SGISP is a 2,000 acre park on a narrow barrier island in Franklin County Florida.

SGISP also manages the John Gorrie Museum and the Orman House Historic State Park in Apalachicola.

• Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
• MAINTENANCE - Performs and assists in the oversight of repairs, maintenance and construction of park buildings; to include but not limited to carpentry, brick, cement, block, plumbing, electrical wiring, roofing, trim, framing, foundations, exterior and interior finish, painting, floors, septic systems, doors and windows. Performs and assists in the oversight of maintenance and repairs to electric motors, generators, pumps, and compressors.
  
  Installs and assists in the oversight of maintenance and repairs to valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers and other sanitary fixtures. Performs and assists in the oversight of maintenance and repairs of all vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, electric carts, tractors, mowers, sprayers, chainsaws, and all power tools. Performs and assists in the oversight of repairs to air conditioning and heating equipment.
  
  Operates all park maintenance equipment, including vehicles, tractors, saws, drills, presses, torches, welders, grinders and all tools. Responsible for managing the park’s overall shop compound facilities and vehicle/equipment fleet used by entire team.
• ADMINISTRATION - Prepares vehicles reports, maintenance logs and maintenance schedules. Tracks bulk gas and oil inventories. Prepares quotes, purchasing card paperwork and coding of charges in WORKS as necessary to secure materials for repair, maintenance and upkeep of park facilities, equipment and vehicles. Works with management to oversee maintenance budgets and develop projects and funding requests. Oversees Park Safety Inspections and addresses deficiencies noted.
  
  Conducts and maintains inventories of materials and supplies needed.
• PROTECTION – Researches, prepares and provides supervisor with timely corrective action plans. Maintains effective park protection through organization and supervision of the park’s maintenance resources and equipment and supply inventories. Patrols work area and examines tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions or violations of safety rules. Maintains safety records and trains others in safe use of equipment. Maintain and conduct inspections of park security of gates, entrances, equipment and facilities;
  
  implements emergency procedures. Provides training to staff and volunteers on the proper way to safely operate and maintain park equipment, tools and vehicles.
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Participate in and support the park’s resource management program including, but not limited to, imperiled species management, exotic and nuisance species control, imperiled species management, prescribed fire, and erosion control. Oversees the repair and maintenance of emergency firefighting equipment.…