Requisition No: 876279
Agency: Department of State
Working Title: DOS - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST - 45000350
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 45000350
Salary: $36,000 - $40,000
Posting Closing Date: 06/03/2026
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Department of State
Position 45000350
Division of Historical Resources
Director’s Office
Open Competitive
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working in building construction, maintenance, or repair.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Experience working with contractors and vendors.
Experience receiving and evaluating quotes for services.
Preferences:
Minimum of 3 years experience working in building construction, maintenance, or repair.
Ability to effectively communicate technical repair needs, both verbally and in writing, to vendors.
Experience with maintenance or repair of historic buildings.
Previous experience with facilities maintenance with the State of Florida.
Special Note:
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for working independently to support the Division Director’s office in coordinating maintenance and repair work at the Division’s historical homes and sites. The person hired to this position will also be asked to assess maintenance needs and perform minor property repairs, and coordinate with other Division maintenance and operations staff.
Duties include: Coordinates the process of maintenance and up-keep of the Division's historical homes and sites. Oversees building construction, alteration, and repair work performed by contractors and materials received for adherence to plans and specifications. Assesses existing buildings and recommends needed repairs and alternations, and coordinates personnel or contractors assigned to perform work. Performs minor property repair and maintenance work. Ensures that equipment is maintained in good working order. Performs work related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical operations, e.g., HVAC and security systems; power tools and vehicles; masonry; plumbing; basic word processing and internet use.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, 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: https://www.sss.gov
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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