Maintenance Mechanic

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requisition no:884416

agency: children and families

working title: maintenance mechanic -

the florida department of children and families (dcf) isthe state of florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

within dcf, the substance abuse and mental health (samh) program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The office of samh is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

north florida evaluation and treatment center (nfetc) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The center is located in northeast gainesville, florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey, and other wildlife. Nfetc employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

north florida evaluation and treatment facility is a tobacco free facility.

to be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

this is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the maintenance mechanic within the maintenance services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

specific duties and responsibilities include:

the duties and responsibilities associated with this position are to maintain all aspects of maintenance, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting.

• locate, repair/replace all plumbing problems. Examples: remove porcelain toilets and replace with stainless steel penal type toilets. Repair/replace penal type flush valves. Replace all gate valves with ball valves. Repair/ replace all water coolers. Unstop sewer lines from sink drains to 2", 4" and 6" sewer lines. Be able to use a sink auger, k50, k60, 1500 sewer machine along with a 3" jet machine.
  
  Repair/replace broken underground cast iron pipe. Repair all roof drains. Repair/replace all pool pumping equipment, maintain irrigation well and sprinkler system. Maintain all hot water heaters (gas&electric). And repair other plumbing related equipment.
• locate, repair or install electrical circuits, high and low voltage and electronic. Examples: wire pulling, placement of conduit transformer installation. Replacement of all parts. Maintain, repair and install all types of machinery, appliances, electronic equipment, and bulbs. All other duties related to electrician position.
• repair or install items related to heating and refrigeration. Some examples: locate refrigeration leaks and recharge units. Troubleshoot refrigeration or heating unit and…