Job Description

Requisition No: 870247

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 72000186

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72000186

Salary: $37,825.06

Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2026

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Maintenance Support Technician
Division of Real Estate Development and Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position reports to the Groundskeeping Supervisor I or II. This position must be able to work independently, be able to follow directions and instructions, and have the skill to serve as a crew leader in the absence of the supervisor. This incumbent shall provide assistance in maintaining the Capitol Center Grounds. Specifically, this position involves assisting the Maintenance Repairman in maintaining irrigation systems. Also, the incumbent will perform work maintaining trees and shrubs by trimming, fertilizing, and transplanting.

Maintenance Support Duties:

Assists the maintenance repairman in repair and maintenance of irrigation systems to include repairing heads, inventory, repairing lines, etc.
Also performs work maintaining trees and shrubs to include trimming, fertilizing, transplanting, etc.
Operates mechanized equipment in the care and maintenance of Capitol Center Grounds. Including turf, trees, shrubs, ground covers, annuals planting or other such plant materials.
Mows and edges turf, trims hedges and shrubs, waters landscape, plants foliage materials and other jobs associated with these actions.
Installs and operates Traffic Flow Control Systems. Uses flags, cones, signage and other devices.
Cleans grounds of trash and debris as required.
Checks fuel, oil, water, brakes, tires and equipment cleanliness as required.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

Perform other related duties as required.
Ability to understand and take directions from supervisor, recognize problems or potential problems and communicate those findings to supervisor.
Perform groundskeeping duties as needed.

Public Relations Duties:

Incumbent maintains good public relations with peers, supervision and tenants in the building.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others.
Responds to all requests and inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
Keeps supervisor fully informed regarding work-related activities, relevant issues, upcoming events and potential problems.
Ensuring requests for leave are submitted and approved in accordance with established rules and Division Procedures.
Adheres to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper plant maintenance techniques, including mowing, pruning, and cleanup.
Ability to operate all equipment used by the Grounds Section including but not limited to all lawn mowing equipment, weed eaters, blowers, tractors and line marking equipment.
Integrity, Communication, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Empowerment

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of lawn care experience and one year 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.
Valid and applicable driver’s license
Additional background screening may be required by tenant agencies based on position assignments or access requirements

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. For a more complete list of benefits, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.