Requisition No: 806392
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: OPS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC – 80900093
Position Number: 80900093
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 07/18/2023
The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.
We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OPS POSITION
WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?
Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks.OPS are at-will employees and subject to actions such as changes to pay, work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.
LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION
LOCATION CIRCUIT 9 – PROBATION & COMMUNITY INTERVENTION – ORLANDO, ORANGE COUNTY
CONTACT PERSON Dileasha Smith, Administrative Assistant II, 407-241-0155
STARTING SALARY $15.00 per hour
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment and other miscellaneous items as directed. This includes performing preventative maintenance on all buildings and related equipment.
Prepare and paint interior and exterior of buildings and other miscellaneous item as directed.
Assist with HVAC maintenance and operations.
Install, maintain, and repair valves, faucets, traps, sinks, water closets and urinals.
Perform general carpentry work in the alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, floors, doors, and windows.
Repair defective components in lighting fixtures, replace burned out bulbs, replace defective electrical switches and receptacles.
Relocate furniture and equipment from building to building as required. Move furniture and equipment, load and/or unload trucks with furniture or other items such as couches, chairs, boxes, records, and general supplies, etc.
Perform janitorial duties as needed including: Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, carpet cleaning, striping and waxing floors. Maintaining restroom facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. Emptying garbage and keeping the floors clean in the offices.
Maintain building security; ensure facilities are secured at the end of each day.
Maintain outside premises, including sweeping walks, picking up liter, cleaning windows etc.
Perform/assist in hurricane preparedness program.
Perform other related duties as required.
Take pride in personal appearance and perform all duties with a commitment to excellence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Experience in property maintenance, construction, and/or facility repairs
Knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve building functions and issues.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate building maintenance and repair.
Ability to assist with maintenance, construction, and repair work performed by outside vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and co-workers.
Valid driver’s license.
Good physical condition and ability to do manual labor. Ability to easily lift 40 pounds.
SPECIAL NOTES
Individuals applying for this position need to list all places of employment, to include interning, volunteering & all periods of unemployment.
All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Candidate Profile. Please provide an explanation of gaps in employment. Incomplete profiles will NOT be considered.
All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions and the successful completion are conditions of employment.
DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).
When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.