MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Maintenance Mechanic - 37001991An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hard-working individual, with strong maintenance, visitor services, and resource management experience to fill a Maintenance Mechanic position at Anastasia State Park, located just south of historic St. Augustine on Anastasia Island.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance - Identify needs through daily checks. Maintain maintenance schedules and work lists. Oversee and assist with the maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, vehicles, equipment, etc. Ensure repairs are made. Maintain park grounds. Follow all label instructions on all chemicals, etc. Clean and service all tools, vehicles, and equipment. Notify a supervisor when a piece of equipment needs repair, service, or is missing. Construct, maintain, and repair buildings, brick, cement, block, plumbing, wiring, roofing, trim, framing exterior and interior finish, painting, floors, doors, and windows and to include carpentry, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalk, campsites, picnic area, picnic tables, and all other park facilities and/or park equipment. Operate equipment and vehicles, such as power tools, chain saws, tractors, dump trucks, mowers, sprayers, and ATVs. Insure proper operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools. Ensure proper fluid levels are checked for equipment.Resource Management - Participate in park's exotic removal program. Participates in the park's erosion control program. Assist in restoration projects. Maintain park fire lanes and fence lines. Complete all resource management related reports.Administration - Coordinate work assignments. Track park inventories and make supply orders. Prepare and maintain Purchasing Card paperwork. Complete reports and assignments. Maintain tools and equipment inventories. Assist in maintaining property and sensitive items inventory.Visitor Services - Greet visitors and give out information.Protection - Lock and secure all facilities. Secure all tools, vehicles, and equipment. Enforce park rules, regulations, and laws.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades and mechanical repair work; safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.Skill and ability to complete administrative reports and handle correspondence; handle money, make changes, and simple mathematical functions; handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and maintenance problems. Skill and ability in gardening, landscape, and grounds maintenance.Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; deal with people in a positive manner and maintain good public relations; work well with others; enforce rules, regulations, and laws; read blueprints; install, maintain, and repair electric motors, generators, and other mechanical equipment; make accurate measurements; use basic office equipment; perform physical labor with minimal supervision; operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment; coordinate work priorities and conduct follow-up inspections.Minimum Qualifications:Valid driver's licensePay: $2,896.67 monthly/ $34,760.00 annuallyOur Organization and Mission:The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water, and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.Where You Will Work:Anastasia State Park 1340-A A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080The 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 including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click Tuition waivers; Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit Notes:DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses: View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.