Maintenance Support Technician - 72001795

Requisition No: 886685 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 72001795

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72001795 

Salary:  $37,605.36 

Posting Closing Date: 11/16/2026 

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

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for maintenance assistance and support to building personnel. Specific duties include routine minor mechanical maintenance of equipment in this building.

Maintenance Support Duties:

Assist the maintenance mechanical staff and skilled tradesmen assigned to building and perform minor repairs as directed. 
Carrying ladders and other equipment, doing touch-up painting, minor carpentry.
Changing light bulbs and ballasts, switches, receptacles, etc.  Ability to use wiggies & meter.
Maintenance on the floor, carpet machines, and groundskeeping equipment.
Performs maintenance on air conditioning systems, change filters, and write the installation date of the filters, pump repair, etc. 
Assist with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures, and minor carpet repairs.
Plumbing duties include but are not limited to unclogging drains, repair of flush valves, repair of commodes, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains.
Fix receptacles; pull new circuits for electrical, run EMT & PVC conduit, change out breakers. 
Work on doors, door closers, door hinges, door locks, and windows. 
Unstop and repair dispensers. 
Complete all necessary paperwork associated with duties. 
Assist the Facilities Manager in monitoring or adjusting the Energy Management, Fire Protection, and Security Systems.
Assist Maintenance Mechanic, outside contractors, and others as needed.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

Perform light cleaning in the building, including but not limited to cleaning water fountains, cleaning doors, walls, switch plates, and kick-plates.
Cleaning & restocking restrooms. 
Ability to understand and take directions from supervisor, recognize problems or potential problems, and communicate those findings to the supervisor. 
Perform groundskeeping duties as needed.
Keep entrance steps, entrance mats, and porches clean and police around the exterior of the building.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Public Relations Duties:

The incumbent maintains good public relations with peers, supervisors, and tenants in the building.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others.
Maintains a good rapport with tenants, co-workers, and supervisors in buildings; keeps them informed of any unusual situation and is available to answer questions and requests.
Excellent public relations skills are required since this position is in continuous contact with both tenants and the public.
It is required that courteous and respectful behavior be displayed at all times.
A professional image is needed, as this position represents the department to both the public and tenants.

Safety:

Perform all work in a safe manner.
Reports all safety problems to the Facilities Manager.  
Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented, and attends required safety meetings. Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of 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.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment
Ability to take accurate measurements.
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork
 

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.
A Valid and applicable driver’s license
This position requires prolonged periods of time walking, standing, bending, lifting, and the use of all types of ladders and occasional use of personnel lift.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented and attends required safety meetings.  Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.
Additional background screening may be required by tenant agencies based on position assignments or access requirements.
Other related duties as needed.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, 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.”

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/.

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 agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses provided:

DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov

DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov.

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. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this 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.