MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 50950017

About the role

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their team at Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida.

Responsibilities

- Work under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent. - Troubleshoot, repair, and document preventative maintenance to ensure smooth operation of equipment and efficient building systems. - Maintain, alter, troubleshoot, or repair electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing systems, and equipment. - Install, maintain, or repair electric motors, motor starters, control circuits, pumps, valves, lavatories, water closets, sewer lines, potable water lines, and other sanitary fixtures. - Perform construction-related duties such as cement and carpentry work, light welding, and repair/replacement of floor coverings. - Inspect and maintain records on various equipment, assist in investigating and repairing equipment failures and safety hazards. - Be available to respond to disasters such as hurricanes affecting the facility. - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

- One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. - Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking). - Available to be on call and after hours for callbacks or shift work at night, at weekends, and state holidays when necessary. - Physically able to bend at the waist, kneel, climb and crouch, work near loud noises and electrical equipment, work in basements, and tight spaces. - Valid Florida Driver's License. - Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug tests and fingerprinting.

Pay

Annual Salary: $38,127.70 Paid Bi-weekly.

Schedule

Not specified.