MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

Requisition No: 865219

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50009011

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50009011

Salary: $36,092.42

Posting Closing Date: 12/05/2025

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• Multiple positions, varied shifts, and OPS (Temporary) candidates will be selected from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

• 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.

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

• 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.
• Communicate 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.
• Accept assignments and instruction in an agreeable manner.
• Attends and completes in-service training by 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.

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.