MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Silver Springs, FL Salary: $1,346.16 biweekly + benefits Supervisor: Jarred Johnson Broadband Code: 49-9042-02 Class Code: 6466 Region: Northeast County: Marion Working Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm Residency Requirement: Florida

Our organization envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma. Florida driver's license. Four years of professional experience in facilities maintenance, including grounds keeping and janitorial work. Graduation from a related apprentice program from a vocational or trade school may substitute for four years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred experience in basic construction, plumbing, HVAC maintenance, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment, and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. Experience in outdoor recreation (archery, fishing, paddle sports, and shooting sports) is highly desirable.

Description of Duties: The Maintenance Mechanic supports the mission of the Ocala Conservation Center by ensuring all facilities, grounds, equipment, and public-use areas remain safe, clean, functional, and welcoming. This role performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, groundskeeping duties, repairs, and project work. The technician also assists with operations at the Ocala Public Shooting Range, including weekly volunteer coordination. The position requires versatility, initiative, and the ability to lead improvement projects that enhance the overall facility.

Responsibilities:

• Grounds Maintenance: Mowing and weed eating around all designated areas, and facility surroundings. Clearing debris off sidewalks, porches, docks, roof and other high-traffic surfaces. Removing cobwebs, mildew from buildings and outdoor structures. Tree and hedge trimming, pruning, and shaping. Cutting up, clearing, and disposing of downed trees and storm debris. Planting new trees, shrubs, and landscape plants. Assisting with lake weed control and shoreline maintenance.
• Facility Cleaning & Upkeep Cleaning bathrooms, cabins, workshop, ranges and common areas. Cleaning and maintaining the commercial kitchen and dining hall area. Pressure washing buildings, walkways, docks, and equipment pads. Replacing and cleaning air filters, water filters, and ice machine filters. Flushing hot water heaters and performing routine water system maintenance. Checking and maintaining fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. Performing minor masonry repairs, patching, and surface restoration. Completing painting projects throughout the facility.
• Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance Performing routine maintenance and record keeping for various vehicles, trailers, tractors, and UTVs. Conducting basic repairs on kayaks, canoes, and other recreation equipment. Troubleshooting and repairing small engines and mechanical components. Maintaining tools, shop equipment, and storage areas in safe working order.
• Public Range Support Building, repairing, and maintaining shooting targets for public use. Spending Wednesday mornings working with volunteers to clean, maintain, and enhance the Ocala Public Shooting Range. Ensuring range facilities remain safe, clean, and operational. Maintaining records of repairs, inspections, and completed tasks.

Recommended Skills & Abilities Ability to safely operate tractors, UTVs, mowers, chainsaws, and power tools. Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repair skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including volunteer groups. Physical ability to lift heavy objects, work outdoors in Florida weather, and perform manual labor. Problem-solving skills and initiative to identify and complete tasks without constant supervision. Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and high-quality facility care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop realistic goals, and to develop measures to stay on track. Ability to work well with minimal supervision. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to properly tow a trailer, hear range safety commands, and to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.