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State of Florida is Hiring an AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II Near Gainesville, FL
Requisition No: 814655 Agency: Military Affairs Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II Position Number: 62000223 Salary: $32,760.00 Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2024 Department of Military Affairs
OPEN COMPETITIVE***
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date VACANCY # 62000223 WORK LOCATION: Starke, FL About The Department Of Military Affairs (dma)The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida. Our Benefits Include
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
Training Opportunities
For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Conditions Of Employment
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.
*NOTE* To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history. Minimum Requirements
A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND One (1) year of experience as an Automotive Mechanic or related field; OR
Certification from a vocational or postsecondary education program
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
Physical Requirements
Must be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull
Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers
Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. or more
Duties And Responsibilities
Maintains all aspects of environmental compliance including but not limited to: overall facility housekeeping, proper usage of hazardous materials, proper storage of hazardous materials, proper disposal of hazardous materials and proper record keeping related to environmental compliance. Utilizes proper safety equipment and procedures related to handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Performs cutting and welding as required to maintain the fleet and to support the other sections. Will perform this task in a safe, healthful, and conscientious manner. Each task will be performed in a manner consistent with durability, strength requirements, and cost effectiveness.
Repairs and maintains all types of vehicles and equipment. Performs all diagnostic and system tests as required to effect expedient troubleshooting and repair.
Removes and installs major system components which are sent out for repair or overhaul (e.g. fuel injection pumps, gasoline and diesel engines, automatic transmissions, power dividers, transfer cases, etc.) Replaces or repair fuel injection pumps, carburetors, gasoline, and diesel engines by replacing rings, pistons, valve inserts, crankshafts, camshafts, main bearings, and seals.
Performs administrative record keeping as required to ensure proper documentation of time, parts, materials, and work performed on work orders.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and basic techniques of automotive repair work
Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the repair of automotive equipment
Skill in the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment
Ability to perform a variety of automotive equipment repairs
Ability to operate motor vehicles
Ability to inspect and tune up equipment
Ability to assist in body and fender repair work
Ability to replace, repair and install accessories, such as radios, heaters, windshield wipers, etc.
Ability to provide instruction to the lower level mechanics
Ability to perform oxygen acetylene and electric welding
Ability to repair and replace fuel injection systems
Ability to review ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels
Special RemindersThe State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis. 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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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. The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 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. 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.