Maintenance Mechanic

Requisition No:876275

Agency:
Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title:

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC -

POSITION :
Maintenance Mechanic - Mechanical Services

POSITION NUMBER:

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL:
Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to

$34,760.00-$38,236.00 Annually $1,336.92 -$1,470.62 Biweekly

The Refrigeration Mechanic assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including air‑conditioning units, chillers, and freezers. This role supports troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues while developing expertise through hands‑on training.

This position may require bending, squatting or standing for extended periods of time and may require lifting of up to 50 pounds. The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Install, maintain, and repair pump motors, air handler motors, and valve motors. Read schematic and wiring diagrams to trace electric control circuits for defective components and troubleshoot faults.
• Test relays, start and run capacitors. Replace blower belts.
• Clean and maintain air handler units, closets, air vents, ductwork, and coils. Change air filters.
• Measure and install copper and iron pipe by threading, soldering, or Pro‑Press. Insulate and mastic pipes. Install ductwork. Clean, paint, and/or install vents.
• Repair and maintain washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, sanitizers, microwaves, and other small appliances.
• Assist with the repair, install, and maintenance of A/C and refrigeration systems, e.g., heat pumps, DX systems, mini‑splits, window units, stand‑alone refrigerators and freezers, walk‑in refrigerators and freezers, and chillers.
• Maintain and repair water, steam generating, and condensing boilers. Work with chemical company representatives to maintain proper boiler water to chemical composition. Work with the boiler inspector to ensure boilers are operated in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and standards.
• Assist with relocation of residents’ belongings as needed, and movement of any furniture/equipment at Tacachale.

• If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
• Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodations.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in EPA 608 within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge of
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• the principles and techniques of skilled mechanical repair work.
• safety procedures that are required in maintenance and repair work.
• determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• conducting tests to determine whether equipment or software is operating as expected.
• controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• mechanical systems operation, troubleshooting, and repair, i.e., chillers, boilers ahu’s, variable frequency drives, variable air volume systems, pumps, and motors.
• procedures and methods for installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, refrigeration, and air‑conditioning units, and component parts.

Ability to:

• install, maintain, and repair freezers, coolers, chillers, condensers, air handlers, washers,…