MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Maintenance Mechanic - 55007590

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities. As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The work you will do:

• Maintenance Mechanic/District 4/District Maintenance/Fort Pierce Maintenance-Administration/Ft. Pierce Maintenance-Field Crew
• This position will assist the facilities team with the operation and routine maintenance activities associated with building management at the operations center. In addition, this position will assist field maintenance activities including handrail repair, concrete placement, and highway lighting repair.

The difference you will make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How you will grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where you will work:

District 4 - Treasure Coast Operations 3601 Oleander Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982

Annual Salary Range: $38,224.54 - $49,467.05

Your specific responsibilities:

• Assists with performing routine maintenance and repairs on all types of electrical services, including highway lighting, buildings, rest area facilities, sewage treatment plants, et cetera.
• Operates utility van and bucket truck in performance of these duties.
• Assists the plumber making repairs and installation of pipes, commodes, urinals, faucets and all other plumbing hardware in all Departmental facilities.
• Assists with performing a variety of block, brick, concrete and carpentry repairs and constructs new buildings as required
• Performs minimal repairs to heating and air conditioning equipment
• Estimates quantities and provides the required purchasing documents for material and equipment
• Perform minor operational maintenance and ensures that the proper periodic preventative maintenance schedule is performed in a timely manner and that equipment is kept in good working order by coordinating with the local automotive shop.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of electricity, plumbing and building construction
• Skills in performing repairs adhering to applicable codes, reading blueprints and schematic drawings, estimating quantities and providing required purchasing documents for materials
• Ability to make electrical, plumbing and building repairs

Other job-related requirements:

Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies. Possess a valid Class "E" Driver's License.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• One year of experience as a tradesman in commercial building maintenance and repair is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• Possess a Class "E" Driver's License.

The state's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Special requirements:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

The Florida Department of Transportation values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.

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.

Location: Fort Pierce, FL, US, 34982