MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Maintenance Mechanic

The Florida Department of Military Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic. This position is located in Jacksonville, FL. The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

Our benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Ensuring proper maintenance and repair of base electrical systems
• Performing maintenance and repair on all building electrical system to include indoor and outdoor lighting systems, 120- and 480-volt receptacles, electrical distribution panels and secondary electrical feeders to the facilities
• Maintaining, installing, perform inspections, and testing of all building, aircraft parking ramp and equipment grounding systems
• Maintaining and performing inspections on all base lightening protection systems
• Performing inspections on all base Fire protection and alarm systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing sinks, showers, sanitary plumbing fixtures, and base fire protection systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing sanitary sewer systems and lift stations
• Maintaining, installing and repairing potable water distribution systems
• Assisting in the maintenance, installation and repair of the base irrigations systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing heat pumps systems, air conditioning systems, chiller systems and thermostats control systems
• Maintaining, fabricating, installing and repairing HVAC duct systems and damper controls
• Maintains, trouble shoots and repairs the bases (METASYS) environmental control system
• Maintaining, installing and repairing roof top ventilation systems and associated hardware
• Maintaining, installing and repairing roll-up door systems, personnel entry doors, folding wall partitions, lock systems, hanger door systems, building ladder systems, hoists, roofing systems (standing seam metal and Modified Bitumen), gutters and down spouts, awnings and window systems
• Maintaining, installing and repairing structural steel buildings, Stucco, brick, block masonry systems and concrete tilt up panel systems and structural coatings
• Maintaining, installing and repairing perimeter fencing systems, manual and motorized gate systems
• Ensuring proper use, maintenance and repair of shop equipment and portable power tools to include but not limited to: table saws, drill press, band saw, belt sanders, pipe threading machines, grinders, Freon recovery systems and all other assigned tools and equipment
• Ensuring all assigned tools are accounted for at all times
• Ensuring that all applicable safety requirements and procedures are followed 100% of the times
• Maintaining records and performing all other assigned duties: Responsible for maintaining maintenance work orders and equipment records
• Perform all other duties assigned by the State Maintenance Supervisor to include but not limited to; assisting janitorial staff, ground keepers and Maintenance mechanics in their assigned duties, cutting grass, clearing ditch lines and picking up trash and debris around base as required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work
• Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work
• Knowledge with small engines and motor repairs
• 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
• Ability to conduct air conditioning and heating repairs
• General electrical knowledge for wiring, replacing ballast, and install new electrical circuits
• Ability to work independently and must work well with other team members and supervisor