Maintenance Mechanic II
Salary
$20.77 - $22.85 Hourly
Location
Navarre, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
01750
Department
Navarre Beach Maintenance
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 4:30 PM Central
General Description
Performs skilled work in maintenance and repair of buildings and mechanical equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
The physical requirements are that of heavy work and include exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring climbing tall ladders, bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities; or recurring lifting of heavy items over 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires fingering to include picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Requires grasping by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Requires feeling to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Required to operate a motor vehicle to perform essential job functions.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures. Transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions where conditions cannot be controlled and/or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions more than 50% of the work time. The worker performs activities inside and outside and is exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat and other weather conditions. The worker is exposed to noise and hazard such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is exposed to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils or other cutting fluids.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, practices used in building, electrical, plumbing, carpentry or mechanical crafts; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific trades.
Required to operate tractors and backhoe; a variety of tools and equipment of building trades.
Required to understand and follow oral and written instructions; work from diagrams, sketches and carpentry or mechanical drafts.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; supplemented by two (2) years of building trades experience, to include the areas of electrical, plumbing or carpentry; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.
Supplemental Information
Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.
NOTE: The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration.
The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at www.santarosa.fl.gov Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.
Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.
A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veterans Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 11 paid holidays.
ANNUAL LEAVE:
0-4 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)
5-9 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 130 hours per year. (5 hours per pay period)
10-14 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 156 hours per year. (6 hours per pay period)
15-19 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 182 hours per year. (7 hours per pay period)
20+ years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 208 hours per year. (8 hours per pay period)
SICK LEAVE: Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)
HEALTH INSURANCE: Choice between three (3) health plan options.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Employee has the opportunity to purchase dental insurance.
VISION INSURANCE: Plan may be purchased by employees and their eligible family members.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Consists of Health, Dental, Cancer, Short Term and Long Term disability. These benefits may be purchased by employees on a pre-tax basis.
LIFE INSURANCE: FREE policy for $25,000
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase additional life and accidental death insurance through group rates.
TAX-FREE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Tax-free spending accounts to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses.
RETIREMENT: As a Florida Retirement System (FRS) member, employees pay 3% of gross salary on a pre-taxed basis with the County contributing the remaining amount. Eligibility depends on option chosen; either 1 or 8 years to vest.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Tax deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee pays full cost.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security Retirement, Disability, and Insurance Benefits.
CREDIT UNION: Banking services including checking, savings, and loans available per credit union policy.
JURY DUTY: Paid leave for jury duty.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Up to three (3) days leave for death in immediate family.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FREE confidential counseling and referral service for employees and their families. Three visits per year for each employee and immediate family members.
UNIFORMS: FREE uniforms for those required to wear uniforms.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Full and partial reimbursement of tuition cost for approved course work.
SICK LEAVE POOL: Paid leave, up to 480 hours, awarded for absence due to health emergency.
01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
02
If you indicated completion of a degree, please provide your major and/or minor (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
03
Please indicate your years of building trades experience, to include the areas of electrical, plumbing or carpentry.
04
Please describe your experience in building trades, to include the areas of electrical, plumbing or carpentry (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
05
Do you have building maintenance experience for a state and/or local government agency?
06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your building maintenance experience for a state and/or local government agency, to include the agency name and job title (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided.
07
Do you possess a valid driver license?
Required Question
Employer Santa Rosa County
Address 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H
Milton, Florida, 32570
Phone (850) 983-1948
Website http://www.santarosa.fl.gov