Job Description

Requisition No: 875890

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 50950017

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50950017

Salary: $36,092.42

Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2026

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Requisition # 875890

MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Annual Salary: $36,092.42

Paid Bi-Weekly

***ANTICIPATED VACANCY***

The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and ‎sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waivers are available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).‎

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

*Other Maintenance Repairman positions, including OPS (Temporary) positions, may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Must be available to be on call and after hours for callbacks or shift work at night, at weekends, and state holidays when necessary.
• Must be physically able to bend at the waist, kneel, climb and crouch, able to work near loud noises and electrical equipment, work in basements, and tight spaces.
• Must successfully complete our pre-employment screening to include, but not limited to, drug tests and finger printing.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants with the following experience will be given preference in hiring:

• Experience with a long-term care or hospital environment with a geriatric population.
• Experience with Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical equipment.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The Incumbent will work under the supervision of the Utilities and Maintenance Superintendent. The duties and responsibilities include repair and maintenance of the physical plant, property, equipment, and mechanical systems of the State Veterans’ Home. The Maintenance Repairman will assist to ensure a safe environment exists in compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently and the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
• Provides routine repair services to defective equipment, repairs physical plant deficiencies, resolves routine work orders, assists with the assembly, delivery, and installation of facility equipment.
• Documents actions and outcomes of preventative maintenance efforts, repair services and other routine actions to assist the Maintenance Superintendent in maintenance of a concise record of services rendered.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, assists the Maintenance Superintendent with maintaining a focus on safety and accident prevention throughout the facility.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Follows FDVA; Homes Program; and facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Follows the preventative maintenance plan.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner and documents outcomes.
• Maintains tools, work equipment and work area in a clean, organized manner.
• Supports a safe and accident-free environment.
• Is willing to learn new procedures and techniques.
• Accept assignments and instruction in an agreeable manner.
• Attends and completes in-service training by posted training schedule.
• May be required to be on “emergency call status” as designated by the supervisor.

This position is in the Career Service Position.

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.