• Job Description

  Req#: 849978

  Requisition No: 849978

  Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

  Working Title: OPS Maintenance Mechanic - 77900956

  Pay Plan: Temp

  Position Number: 77900956

  Salary: $19.50 per hour

  Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2025

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  Marine Fisheries Enhancement Center

  $19.50 per hour

  535 Estuary Shore Lane,

  Apollo Beach , FL

  Marine Fisheries Enhancement Center

  Maintenance Mechanic – OPS 77900956

  Apollo Beach, Florida - $19.50 per hour

  Our organization:

  The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

  Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

  Minimum Qualifications:
  High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of experience in property maintenance, construction, and/or facility repairs; can substitute the required years of education with a bachelor's degree from a college or university with a major in building construction, engineering, and/or business. Knowledge of or aptitude to learn carpentry, electrical, and plumbing,

  
  Preferred Qualifications:

  Preference may be given to candidates with plumbing and electrical experience. Experience must be demonstrated on the candidate’s profile.

  Requirements:
  Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. Not eligible for Telework. Responses to qualifying questions should be verified by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

  
  Position Overview and Responsibilities:

  The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting customers and stakeholders. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.

  This is a temporary position expected to extend from the date of hire to December 18, 2025. The position must interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, CAD drawings, and hand sketches for all construction and installation assignments; measure, use drill drivers, power saws, and hand tools, cut and assemble PVC piping, and structural strut, rods, and hangers, for construction and installation of aquaculture piping and control systems; insulate and cover PVC piping; pull low voltage wire through wire trays, conduits, and other wire ways; follow best practices for PVC pipe welding and cutting, for cutting structural strut and rods, and insulating and covering PVC pipes; identify and estimate materials and supplies needed for construction and installation of equipment and integrated systems; wear PPE and follow safety guidelines; handle construction adhesives and solvents following Safety Data Sheets guidelines.

  Maintain work areas in a clean and ordered fashion daily. Care, maintenance, organization and cleanliness of facilities, tools, and equipment are required, not limited to a specific work area. Must maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. Working hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with a total of 40 hours scheduled weekly, and not to exceed 40 hours.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  Knowledge of best practices for PVC fitting, cutting, and welding; safety practices for personal protection for operating power tools, using chemical solvents and adhesives, working from ladders, and working within and around construction zones.

  Skilled in operating and maintaining hand and power tools; measuring and cutting PVC pipe, lumber, fiber strut; cutting and installing PVC piping and fiber strut.

  Ability to: pull low voltage wire through wireways; organize and label low voltage wiring; lift, cut, place, and install PVC piping, channel struts and rods according to design and verbal instructions; use abstract reasoning, problem solving, planning, and analytical skills; be a team player and work integrally with a diverse workforce; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to work independently; communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; lift 55 pounds, work safely from ladders, work in tight spaces, work outdoors, and work in extreme heat.

  Why should I apply?

  The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
  *Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may 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.

  Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

  Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

  OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan

  On the Job Trainings

  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ .

  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.

• About the company

  Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/, Spanish pronunciation: ) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.

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