Requisition No: 827788

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 55006164

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006164

Salary: $37,564.17 - $48,613.16

Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ELECTRICIAN

305 / Facilities Management

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Bell

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1569

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains throughout the District, electrical services or components ranging from circuit panels, electrical motors, office lighting, electrical receptacles, electrical conduits, low vottage, fuel pumps, meter bases, lift stations, water well pumps, electrical gate openers and other required electrical items as necessary.

Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains audio visual equipment throughout the District. Assist Office of Information Technology (OIT) in the installation and design of audio visual equipment, cabling, mounts and acessories necessary for a complete wand working audiovisual system maintaining our Districts standards for audio/video conferencing. These duties include designing the low and high voltage requirements from applicable power source, budget analysis, product procurement, installation, maintenance, warranties. Relocation of existing system, analyzing what existing components are practical for reuse, and insuring critical components are connected to our existing emergency generators and backup power source.

Troubleshoots, repairs calibrates and maintains the District Materials and Research Laboratory electrical equipment.

Coordinates with vendors and contractors to obtain competitive quotes for electrical equipment, material and/or services.

Maintains Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) electrical equipment including complex electronic equipment associated with electrical and pneumatic controls.

Performs quality control work performed by contractors for proper installation and operations.

Installs television cable, amplifiers, and data/communication for the District Facilities.

Assists other building maintenance trades in routine repair and maintenance of District Facilities.

Maintains and repairs generator electrical components and service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of national electrical codes. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of electrical installation and the repair and maintenance of electrical systems. Ability to perform tasks in a safe manner. Skill in the use of electrical tools and equipment associated with electrical installations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb a ladder, squat, stoop, push, pull, crawl, and bend. Ability to work independently. Skilled in the use of basic math. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to perform routine building maintenance work (HVAC maintenance, minor plumbing work, carpentry, modular workstation reconfiguration, etc.). Skill using personal computers, and software programs associated with building maintenance activities.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Class “E” driver’s license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience as an electrician or relevant experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment. Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair in one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for one year of required experience. Possess a valid Class E driver’s license.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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.