Requisition No: 827756

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50601462

Pay Plan: Health Care Practice

Position Number: 50601462

Salary: $32,760.00 to $59,534.17

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024

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OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

Alexander Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Pembroke Pines, Broward County

Hourly Salary: $15.38

Paid Bi-Weekly

May be eligible for benefits (if worked average 30 hours/week)

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent experience of at least one (1) year in maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience working with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with a long-term care or hospital environment with a geriatric population.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent.
• Assist Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Repairman in the repair and maintenance of the Veterans Nursing Home. Ensure environmental controls and equipment are operational and properly maintained. Assist with routine and special inspections to comply with laws, rules, and policies and procedures.
• Assist with the compilation and reporting of information on energy consumption and vehicle use. Contribute to the implementation of programs for energy conservation.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
• Provides routine repair services to defective equipment, repairs physical plant deficiencies, resolves routine work orders, assists with the assembly, delivery, and installation of facility equipment.
• Follows the preventive maintenance plan.
• Communicates effectively with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner and document outcomes.
• Maintain tools, work equipment and work area in clean, organized manner.
• Supports a safe and accident-free environment.
• Is willing to learn new procedures and techniques.
• Accepts assignments and instruction in an agreeable manner.
• Attends and completes in-service training per posted training schedule.
• Other related duties as required.
• Follows FDVA; Homes Program; and facility policies, procedures, and standards
• May be required to be on “emergency call status” as designated by the supervisor.

This position is in the Other Personnel Service (OPS) system.

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.