REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 42001622

Requisition No: 884987 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 42001622

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001622 

Salary:  $45,290.70 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2026 

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REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION

BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY.***

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

Must obtain Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate within 10 months of appointment.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This is an intermediate-level position that performs a variety of routine and non-routine maintenance and repair functions to the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical systems in the Conner Complex Labs, Conner Administration Building, Mayo Building and as required at any other facilities owned by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.   Such duties and responsibilities require the incumbent to accomplish tasks related to refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

Performs and completes necessary repairs.  Performs inspection, operation and repair of various types of mechanical equipment such as pumps, electrical motors, Air Handling Units (AHU’s), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), Variable Air Volumes (VAV’s), boilers, water heaters, chillers, fans, ducts, hydraulic systems, or hydronic systems.  Monitors Siemens controls and gauges to determine and maintain proper equipment operation in accordance with standard operating procedures or manufacturer requirements.

Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC, boiler or chiller equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures or manufacturer requirements, such as changing filters, lubricating bearings, adjusting belts and keeping drains clear.  Keeps debris cleaned from around equipment and roof tops.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date preventative maintenance records on HVAC system, boilers and chillers.  Ensures all required inspections are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.  Manages vendor contracts and relationships for HVAC, boiler and chiller equipment. 

Performs other- related duties as required. Assist maintenance section with duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in the general use of a computer.
  
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.