MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 72001743
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Requisition No: 840368 Agency: Management ServicesWorking Title: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 72001743 Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 72001743 Salary: $36,824.98 Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2024 Total Compensation Estimator ToolMaintenance Support TechnicianDivision of Real Estate Development and ManagementState of Florida Department of Management ServicesThis position is located in Tallahassee, FL.Position Overview and Responsibilities:This position is responsible to a Groundskeeping Supervisor II or III. This position must be able to work independently, be able to follow directions and instructions, and have the skill to serve as a crew leader in the absence of the supervisor. This incumbent shall provide assistance in maintaining the Capitol Center Grounds. Specifically, this position involves vehicle maintenance, PM records and equipment inventory. Also, the incumbent will perform work maintaining trees and shrubs by trimming, fertilizing, and transplanting.Maintenance Support Duties:

• Sign out/in all vehicles, vehicle logs, WEX cards on a daily basis.
• Maintain vehicle logs, PM records, repair records.
• Transport vehicles to repair facilities for service/repair.
• Weekly check fluid levels in all vehicles.
• Fill and Transport fuel cans to Grounds fuel storage for equipment use.
• Sign out all gasoline used for equipment.
• Sign out/in all power equipment on a daily basis.
• Fill out any equipment repair work orders.
• Maintain inventory of all power equipment.
• Run all equipment not in regular use on a monthly basis (to maintain in good working order).
• Sweep/Clean equipment storage area.
• Secure building entries and gates at close of business.
• Also performs work maintaining trees and shrubs to include trimming, fertilizing, transplanting, etc.
• Operates mechanized equipment in the care and maintenance of Capitol Center Grounds. Including turf, trees, shrubs, ground covers, annuals planting or other such plant materials.
• Mows and edges turf, trims hedges and shrubs, waters landscape, plants foliage materials and other jobs associated with these actions.
• Cleans grounds of trash and debris as required.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

• Ability to understand and take directions from supervisor, recognize problems or potential problems and communicate those findings to supervisor.
• Performs groundskeeping duties as needed.

Public Relations Duties:

• Incumbent maintains good public relations with peers, supervision and tenants in the building.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationship with others.
• Responds to all requests and inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
• Keeps supervisor fully informed regarding work-related activities, relevant issues, upcoming events and potential problems.
• Ensures requests for leave are submitted and approved in accordance with established rules and Division Procedures.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in irrigation, building, mechanical and/or operation, or in treating diseased or damaged trees.
• Ability to identify common plants, proper plant maintenance technique, including mowing, pruning, and cleanup.
• Skill in using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, flexibility, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Class E Driver's License.
• One year of lawn care experience and one year experience in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment. Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours.
• Physical Characteristics: 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.
• Ability to operate all equipment used by the Grounds Section including but not limited to all lawn mowing equipment, week eaters, blowers, tractors and line marking equipment
• Additional background checks may be required.

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. For a more complete list of benefits, please click Our Organization and Mission:Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende 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....@dms.myflorida.com...@dms.myflorida.comAn 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. Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) ###-####. 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.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-###-####). 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: