General Purpose: Performs major and mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel power equipment; keeps all equipment in efficient and operable condition at all times. Organizes and maintains a clean and safe area and maintenance area; performs related tasks as required. Essential Duties: • Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies. Reviews expenses and purchases with department manager for approval. Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service and tracks expenses and inventories for budget purposes. • Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment. • Performs mower grinding/sharpening, performs general overhaul of motors, reels, install and adjusts braking systems. • Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment. • Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, parts ordered. • Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus. Skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs. • Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems and mowing equipment maintenance such as grinding, sharpening and adjustment. • Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work. • Helps to control costs and expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories and related items. • Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. • Regular and reliable attendance. • Performs other duties as required. Education/Experience: Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience. Physical Demands: Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Occasionally sits, climbs or balances. Regularly talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift up to100 pounds. Environment/Noise: Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); with toxic or caustic materials; in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may experience vibration. Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encounter fumes or airborne pathogens. Frequently works in areas near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. Certificates/Licenses: Valid Driver’s License, Mechanics Certificate from Gas and Diesel Engine Training Seminar Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences: Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English). This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Requisition No: 866292 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 42005950 1 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42005950 Salary: $40,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 12/14/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT • **OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** CONTACT: Rachelle Harbert (239) 332-6910 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for a maximum of one year of the required experience. Requires possession of a valid Driver License. • **ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: • All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). • Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. • Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel required. Some day or overnight travel may be required to assist other markets, attend meetings, trainings, or conferences. NOTES: To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration. JOB DUTIES: This position, headquartered at the Fort Myers State Farmers Market, Lee, provides a broad range of repair and maintenance functions. Installs, maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment. Inspects municipal water supplies, Maintains and Inspects safety equipment, Emergency Lighting, Fire extinguishers on a monthly basis ensuring all are operational and in compliance per policy and procedure and is documented. Performs various cement/concrete work and performs minor welding/brazing. Makes minor asphalt repairs. Installs, maintains and repairs valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers and other sanitary fixtures. Maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment. Operates and maintains power equipment and tools, including power saws, drills, chain saws, bench grinders, lawn mowers and other as necessary. Performs lawn care and grounds maintenance duties. Performs minor mechanical repairs to state equipment and maintains regular maintenance on equipment such as oil changes. Maintains maintenance records, inventory of market supplies, other than office supplies. Cleans and stocks public restrooms. Performs other related work as assigned by supervisor. Also assists with Phone, Scale and Office duties when Market Manager and Clerk not present. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • General principles of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work and safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work. • Skill in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work. • Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions. • Read blueprints. • Install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment. • Take accurate measurements. • Follow instructions. • Ability to climb ladders to perform certain maintenance issues. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida 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: • Annual and Sick Leave benefits; • Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;) • Flexible Spending Accounts; • Tuition waivers; • And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.” SPECIAL NOTES: 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.
See More Details >>The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, responsible for mechanical repair of assigned vehicles and equipment. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. • Repair and/or replace defective parts. • Install special functional and structural parts in equipment and vehicles. • Mount, balance, repair and replace vehicle tires. • Repair electrical equipment. • Responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks on all City Solid Waste vehicles and equipment. • Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment. • Routine service/maintenance of Solid Waste compactors. • Must drive motor vehicles. • Must participate in on-call duty. • May require to drive a motor vehicle to accomplish assign task. • This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Service City’s fleet vehicles and equipment, including, brakes, tires, engine work, etc. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment required for assigned task • Knowledgeable in the occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) assigned. • Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations and protocols. • Knowledgeable in general housekeeping practices. • Skilled in the efficient and safe operation of trade specific tools and equipment. • Skilled in troubleshooting and repair within assigned trade(s). • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. • Ability to operate vehicles and necessary equipment including but not limited to hand tools. • Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists. • Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/ or in response to emergencies. • Ability to receive and understand oral and written directions. • Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field • Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems. • Ability to review and organize work for efficient results and accuracy. • Ability to operate manual and power hand tools, and other heavy equipment and machinery. • High School diploma or GED. • One year of experience in fleet maintenance or vehicle related work. CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required. • Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Possess four ASE’s This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. • Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. • Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. • Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. • Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine. • Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. • Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. • Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction. • Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. • Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. • Standing – for sustained periods of time. • Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. • Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. • Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand. • Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. • Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. • Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. • Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. • Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. • Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. • Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. • Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word • Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise. • Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. • Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. • Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. • Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. • Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. Work performed is primarily: • Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke. • Contact with internal and external customers, vendors and the general public • Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions. • May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; risk of vibration. • Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies. • May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Fort Myers, FL, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 22,670 mechanical trade professionals in Florida, with wages averaging around $1,481.50 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring mechanical trade workers in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a promising career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $76,000 annually for experienced professionals.
