MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 60073401

Requisition No: 872016 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 60073401

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60073401 

Salary:  $34,760 - $37,117.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/11/2026 

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Maintenance Mechanic within the Maintenance Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

This position performs mostly building repairs and small addition and renovation projects. All work shall be performed with safety and cleanliness. Safety of the people we serve shall be the most important guideline to ensure a secure, safe and comfortable environment for the people we serve and staff.

• Repair buildings as instructed by supervisor. Repair doors, locks, walls, ceilings, broken glass, etc.

a. Inspect and repair doors, door frames (including thresholds) door closures and locks once a month to maintain in good working condition. This includes stair case doors. All doors with automatic closures must close and lock automatically. Include smoke doors in inspection & report.

b. Inspect and repair if necessary satellite kitchens trash room screens.

c. Inspect the people we serve's bedside cabinets and repair as required.

d. Inspect multi-floor buildings' trash and laundry chutes; repair chute doors, etc. as required.

e. Inspect bathrooms. Repair or replace toilet paper holders, curtain rods, toilet partitions and doors, etc., as required.

f. Inspect window screens, frames and glass and repair as required.

g. Inspect building walls (interior and exterior). Repair masonry, dry wall or wood as required. Inspect building's wall tiles & repair as required.

• Inspect buildings once a month and prepare a list of items needing repair. Report to Trades Supervisor. Make minor repairs on the spot.
• Answer to emergency calls from the Maintenance clerk or anyone else with authority. Make necessary repairs in buildings to maintain the people we serve and staff safety at all times.
• Work on projects as required. Projects will be minor, such as building partitions, counters, Dutch doors, etc.
• Inspect geriatric chairs once a month and repair as required.
• From time to time assist other Trades persons in their work when shortage of manpower exists to ensure the most cost-effective method of operation.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Position assigned to on-call rotation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or 

• Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours

Candidate Profile (application) Requirements:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first:
• Any and all State of Florida jobs
• Any and all Florida University jobs
• All periods of employment
• Periods of unemployment
• Gaps 3 months or more*
• Education
• Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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. 

Salary : $34,760 - $37,117