FDC-70000573-SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-MULTI HIRE ADVERTISEMENT

Date: Sep 30, 2024

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Requisition No: 838092

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-70000573-SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-MULTI HIRE ADVERTISEMENT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70000573

Salary: $43,308.46 - $45,587.88 based upon experience.

Posting Closing Date: 03/23/2025

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OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT

SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 70000573

This advertisement is for Career Service Senior Maintenance Mechanic positions at Correctional Institutions in Florida counties including Santa Rosa, Franklin, Union, Suwannee, Lancaster, and Charlotte; Central Florida Reception Center (Orange Co.) and South Florida Reception Center (Miami-Dade Co.).

Salary Range: $43,308.46 – $45,587.88 based upon experience.

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

The Division of Administration seeks a Senior Automotive Equipment Mechanic to join the Fleet Team in the Office of Administration. The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent and performs primarily in the area of auto repair and maintenance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position works under the direct supervision of the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent and performs primarily in the area of auto repair and maintenance.

• Instructs and supervises inmates in the highly complex skills of auto repair and maintenance.

• Provides instructional sessions on all phases of mechanical work, on all types of on-road and off-road vehicles, both diesel and gasoline, including use and interpretation of test equipment, including test results; front end alignment and wheel balancing, engine repair, transmission repair, radiator repair, auto air conditioning repair and maintenance; tire repair and maintenance; vehicle body repair and painting, tools to be used and maintenance of tools and equipment; and safety procedures to follow.

• Plans, organizes, and schedules work to be performed, orders necessary parts and supplies to ensure timely completion of automotive repairs. Ensures that vehicles receive scheduled preventative maintenance.

• Prepares reports of progress and performance of inmates assigned, for use by the inmate’s classification team in measuring and determining the rehabilitative progress of the assigned inmate.

• Ensures that vehicle maintenance usage, cost, and expenditures are appropriately recorded and tracked, per the Department’s procedures.

• Performs maintenance activities at the correctional institution and as directed by the Automotive Maintenance Superintendent, through the supervision of a working squad of inmates, carries out the position’s assigned duties in auto repair and maintenance.

• Maintains custody and control of inmates assigned under the supervision of the position in accordance with accountability requirements for inmates outlined in the operational procedures.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’s):

• Knowledge and skill in performing automotive and equipment repairs.

• Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings.

• Ability to collect, record and evaluate data relating to the training of individuals.

• Ability to prepare and maintain records and other instructional materials.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to speak clearly and correctly to individuals and groups.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to vocational instruction.

• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to supervise inmate work force as it relates to the Fleet program.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• In accordance with Chapter 322, Florida Statutes, this position requires a Commercial Driver License. If the selected candidate does not possess a valid commercial driver license, he or she must obtain one, at his or her own expense, within 6 months of hire date.

• High school diploma/GED.

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in automotive repair and maintenance.

  Note: Applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the work experience(s) in the employment application.

  Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MILTON, FL, US, 32570 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 MILTON, FL, US, 32572 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32026 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32811 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33982 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32821 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32803 MILTON, FL, US, 32583 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32825 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32812 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32806 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32824 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693

Nearest Major Market:Pensacola