Building Mechanic

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent and at least two years of experience in carpentry and/or painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid Florida Driver License is required. In the prior 24‑month period a Motor Vehicle Record with more than three moving traffic infractions or three or more at‑fault motor vehicle accidents, or a conviction or pending charge for driving under the influence, or any violation of federal or state law or regulation, will disqualify a candidate.

Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen, physical examination, and all applicable background checks, both pre‑hire and ongoing, is mandatory.

This is skilled work in building and facility maintenance, including HVAC systems, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and painting, performed in the Facilities Management Department and/or the Sports and Events Center for Tourism and Economic Development. The employee installs, repairs, and maintains furniture, fixtures, equipment, and building systems, performs carpentry work and interior and exterior painting, and works under the direction of a higher‑level supervisor with review through conferences, reports, and observation of results.

• Emergency essential classification – required to work during declared disasters or emergencies.
• Exudes a positive customer service focus and advocates building culture aligned with County core values.
• Performs general maintenance and carpentry on buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, fixtures, and furniture.
• Estimates time and materials for assigned projects and keeps records of costs.
• Provides limited supervision and instruction to semi‑skilled and unskilled helpers.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC units/systems and energy‑management systems.
• Completes work orders with accurate and timely entries into the department’s work order management system.
• Conducts preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and repairs.
• Prepares exterior and interior surfaces for painting, including erecting scaffolds.
• Paints buildings, walls, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, using specialized equipment such as mechanical lifts and scaffolding.
• Maintains and repairs power tools and equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and replaces electrical wiring, switches, lighting, and outlets; performs general maintenance on buildings and grounds.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment not under contract with the carrier.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs and notifies supervisor when contractor assistance is needed.
• Replaces and repairs lighting systems and notifies supervisor when contractor assistance is needed.
• Checks all equipment under contract for proper operation.
• Compiles safety logs, maintenance records, and accident reports as needed.
• Repairs or replaces windows, window systems, door systems, and related hardware.
• Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
• Performs duties with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
• Participates in a 24/7 on‑call rotation as part of Facilities Management.
• Acts as on‑site County Representative at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, overseeing building operations, renters, and service providers.

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices for HVAC systems, carpentry, electrical, and painting.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Skill in use of tools, materials, and equipment for general maintenance.
• Ability to use mobile devices and CMMS platforms for work order scheduling, documentation, and preventive maintenance management.
• Ability to work from sketches, plans, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to estimate time and materials and prepare records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co‑workers and the public.
• Ability to perform…