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Requisition No: 880875
Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - MECHANICAL SERVICES 67012813
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 67012813
Salary: $1,403.77 -$1,544.15 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2026
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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
POSITION : Maintenance Mechanic - Mechanical Services
POSITION'S LOCATION : Tacachale - Gainesville, FL
POSITION NUMBER: Multiple Vacancies
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.
This posting may close prior to closing date.
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:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org
Join APD's TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE - NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!
SALARY RANGE
$36,498.00 - $40,147.80 Annually $1,403.77 -$1,544.15 Biweekly
The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Refrigeration Mechanic assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including air-conditioning units, chillers, and freezers. This role supports troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues while developing expertise through hands-on training.
This position may require bending, squatting or standing for extended periods of time and may require lifting of up to 50 pounds. The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:
Install, maintain and repair pump motors, air handler motors and valve motors. Read schematic and wiring diagrams to trace electric control circuits for bad components and trouble shoot for fault in them. Test relays, start and run capacitors. Replace blower belts. Clean and maintain air handler units and closets, air vents, duct work, and coils. Change air filters.
Measure and install copper and iron pipe by threading, solder, or Pro-Press. Insulate and mastic pies. Install ductwork. Clean, paint, and/or install vents. Repair and maintain washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, sanitizers, microwaves, and other small appliances.
Assists with the repair, install, and perform maintenance of A/C and refrigeration systems - e.g., heat pumps, DX systems, mini-splits, window units, stand-alone refrigerators and freezers, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and chillers.
Maintain and repair water, steam generating, and condensing boilers. Work with the chemical company representatives to maintain proper boiler water to chemical composition. Work with boiler inspector to ensure boilers are operated in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and standards.
This position also assists with relocation of residents' belongings as needed, and movement of any furniture/equipment at Tacachale.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver's License.
  • Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodations.
• Must have an EPA 608 Type I and II or Universal certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• the principles and techniques of skilled mechanical repair work.
• safety procedures that are required in maintenance and repair work.
• determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• conducting tests to determine whether equipment or software is operating as expected.
• controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• mechanical systems operation, troubleshooting, and repair, i.e., chillers, boilers ahu's, variable frequency drives, variable air volume systems, pumps, and motors.
• procedures and methods for installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, refrigeration, and air-conditioning units and component parts.

Ability to:

• install, maintain, and repair freezers, coolers, chillers, condensers, air handlers, washers, dryers, and window units.
• perform a variety of skilled trades functions.
• read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• operate, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems, i.e., chillers, boilers, ahu's, variable frequency drives and air volume systems, pumps, and motors.
• identify and repair electronic malfunctions in electronic equipment.
• understand and follow written or verbal technical instructions relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment, and maintenance tasks.
• plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• communicate effectively.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Skills in:

• Demonstrates skill and has the ability to use tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
• Demonstrates skill and has the ability to use specialized tools and equipment to install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment.
• Demonstrates skill and has the ability to use hand tools.
• Demonstrates skill in installing, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration units and components.
• Demonstrates skill in estimating quantities and providing required purchasing documents for material
• Demonstrates skill and has the ability to work with test meters.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PROFILE COMPLETION
Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and "see resume" will not be considered an acceptable response.
Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.
All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.
Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.
RETIREE NOTICE
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM
As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.
APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.
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.
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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