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, and training opportunities.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of basic professional experience involving electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning systems, or structural and architectural systems.

Physical requirements include the ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull. Must be capable of climbing a ladder and using a hi-lift to 60 feet. Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers. Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. or more.

Duties and responsibilities include ensuring proper maintenance and repair of base electrical systems, shop equipment and portable power tools, and performing all other assigned duties.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities 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.