MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42005952

Requisition No:
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $39,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2025
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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
CONTACT:
Leah Hines
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) years 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 for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
Requires possession of a valid Driver License.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel required.
Some day or overnight travel may be required to assist other markets, attend meetings, trainings, or conferences.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.
JOB DUTIES:
This position, headquartered at the Wauchula State Farmers Market, Hardee provides a broad range of repair and maintenance functions.
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment. Inspects municipal water supplies, Maintains and Inspects safety equipment, Emergency Lighting, Fire extinguishers on a monthly basis ensuring all are operational and in compliance per policy and procedure and is documented.
Performs various cement/concrete work and performs minor welding/brazing. Makes minor asphalt repairs.
Installs, maintains and repairs valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers and other sanitary fixtures.
Maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment. Operates and maintains power equipment and tools, including power saws, drills, chain saws, bench grinders, lawn mowers and other as necessary.
Performs lawn care and grounds maintenance duties.
Performs minor mechanical repairs to state equipment and maintains regular maintenance on equipment such as oil changes. Maintains maintenance records, inventory of market supplies, other than office supplies.
Cleans and stocks public restrooms.
Performs other related work as assigned by supervisor. Also assists with Phone, Scale and Office duties when Market Manager and Clerk are not present.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General principles of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work and 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.
• Read blueprints.
• Install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Take accurate measurements.
• Follow instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders to perform certain maintenance issues.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 ( ). 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 , 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.
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