Requisition No: 851795
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 77000049
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 77000049
Salary: $36,050.04
Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2025
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Maintenance Mechanic
Salary: $36,050.04
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, Fl.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
General Services
Maintenance Mechanic- 77000049
Leon
Our Organization:
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com
Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
The incumbent in this position will be required to be on-call to perform assigned duties during an off-duty period.
Office hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday
May require work time outside of regular scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
Additional Requirements:
Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation in general. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner.
The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) point-of-view.
Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.
Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
Required Experience:
Five (5) years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical, and/or mechanical equipment.
Completed vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute for one year of the required work experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs daily inspections of the Bryant Building HVAC systems including all associated system components. Performs minor repairs to HVAC systems and components as needed. Reports any major malfunctions to direct supervisor.
- Performs minor repairs and modifications to Bryant Building plumbing and electrical systems and other equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: adding or removing electrical outlets, lighting fixtures, lighting ballast, replacing light bulbs, replacing flush valves on plumbing fixtures and making necessary thermostat adjustments.
- Performs preventive maintenance to Bryant Building equipment and maintains necessary files and documentation on same. This includes, but not limited to, air filters, lubrication of motors, and shaft bearings.
- Performs and records monthly inspections of Bryant Building Life Safety components, to include but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lights, Exit Lights, and Fire Doors.
- Performs daily inspections of the interior of Bryant Building to ensure that janitorial contractor is providing satisfactory service. Minor cleaning will be performed when conditions warrant action prior to janitorial staff arrival at night.
- Performs daily inspections of the exterior of the Bryant Building to include but not limited to: sidewalks, parking lots, and building roof.
- Assist with office relocations within the Bryant Building as well as FWC satellite offices located within the Tallahassee, Leon County area, also assist with the assembly of office furniture.
- Maintains the Bryant Building security system, to include but not limited to: programming security access cards, deleting cards of individuals who are no longer with the Agency, maintaining communications between Bryant Building and Berkeley Building systems, provides security reports as requested by Division/Office/Institute Leadership.
- Contacts and schedules outside contractors as needed for repairs that cannot be performed in-house.
- Serves as point of contact for Agency staff housed in the Koger Center Office complex and reports any maintenance issues directly to Koger Property/Maintenance staff in a timely manner.
- Performs On-Call assignment by remaining available to return to work during an off-duty period. Responsible for carrying Agency assigned cell phone to respond to after-hours maintenance and/or emergency calls associated with the Bryant Building.
- Assist in other areas of the mail room performing other duties as requested by direct supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work
- Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work
- Skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
- Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment
- Ability to take accurate measurements
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to operate automobiles
- Ability to bend and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb to install/repair equipment
- Skills working with a personal computer
- Ability to be On-Call during an off-duty period
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
