MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Maintenance Support Technician - 72001795

This position is responsible for maintenance assistance and support to building personnel. Specific duties include routine minor mechanical maintenance of equipment in this building.

Specific Duties:

• Routine minor mechanical maintenance of equipment in the building.
• Maintenance Support Duties: Assist the maintenance mechanical staff and skilled tradesmen assigned to building and perform minor repairs as directed. Carrying ladders and other equipment, doing touch-up painting, minor carpentry. Changing light bulbs and ballasts, switches, receptacles, etc. Ability to use wiggies & meter. Maintenance on the floor, carpet machines, and groundskeeping equipment. Performs maintenance on air conditioning systems, change filters, and write the installation date of the filters, pump repair, etc. Assist with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures, and minor carpet repairs. Plumbing duties, include but not limited to unclogging of drains, repair of flush valves, repair of commodes, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains. Fix receptacles; pull new circuits for electrical, run EMT & PVC conduit, change out breakers. Work on doors, door closers, door hinges, door locks, and windows. Unstop and repair dispensers. Complete all necessary paperwork associated with duties. Assist the Facilities Manager in monitoring or adjusting the Energy Management, Fire Protection, and Security Systems. Assist Maintenance Mechanic, outside contractors, and others as needed.
• Other Miscellaneous Duties: Performs light cleaning in the building, including but not limited to cleaning water fountains, cleaning doors, walls, switch plates, and kick-plates. Cleaning & restocking restrooms. Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Public Relations Duties: The incumbent maintains good public relations with peers, supervisors, and tenants in the building. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others. Maintains a good rapport with tenants, co-workers, and supervisors in buildings; keeps them informed of any unusual situation and is available to answer questions and requests. Excellent public relations skills are required since this position is in continuous contact with both tenants and the public. It is required that a courteous and respectful behavior be displayed at all times. A professional image is needed, as this position represents the department to both the public and tenants.

Safety: Perform all work in a safe manner. Reports all safety problems to the Facilities Manager. Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented, and attends required safety meetings. Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, including utilization of equipment required for the position: Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work. 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 model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours. A Valid and applicable driver's license

This position requires prolonged periods of time walking, standing, bending, lifting, and the use of all types of ladders and occasional use of personnel lift.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out of pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Our Organization and Mission: Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger and DMS' Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida's state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, "We serve those who serve Florida."

Special Notes: DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable 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 provided email addresses: View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position. 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.

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32301