Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview and Responsibilities

An opportunity is available for a self‑motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position of Senior Maintenance Mechanic at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Flexibility and a high level of commitment are required for this position. Professionalism and the ability to perform as part of a close‑knit team are essential attributes for any applicant.

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

Represents Wakulla Springs and the Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations, disseminating information and promoting all opportunities provided by the park. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Implements emergency program procedures. Demonstrates a teamwork ethic and treats park visitors and co‑workers with respect.

Be knowledgeable of natural resource activities such as prescribed burning plans for the fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, water monitoring, exotic removal, erosion control, timber management, upland and aquatic plant restoration, wildlife monitoring and other related activities. Remain informed of the cultural resource management activities such as archaeological monitoring, cultural landscapes, and obtaining historical information for the park archives. Monitor historic facilities and objects for detrimental actions, and other related activities.

Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and repairs to buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, docks and all other facilities as necessary. Completes and submits work orders for repairs unable to complete. Demonstrates skill, proficiency and safety while operating numerous types of power, handheld and heavy equipment. Manages an effective vehicle and vessel maintenance program through preventative and corrective maintenance.

Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files. Performs computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.

Interprets Park rules pertaining to all natural, historical, and archaeological facilities, and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor. Opens Park gates and entrance building. Secures buildings and gates before departing at closing time. Informs visitors of possible hazards in unimproved areas.

Performs other related duties as required.

• The principles and techniques of the skilled building trades and mechanical repair work.
• Safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work.
• Assorted power/gas tools and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively.

• Using the appropriate tools and equipment to construct new and maintain existing facilities.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Accurately preparing reports.
• Interacting with all internal and external customers and the public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner.
• Performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting.
• Utilizing power tools, including but not limited to chain saws and drills.
• Basic plumbing, including but not limited to repairing hose bibs, waterline repair.
• Basic electrical work, including but not limited to replacing outlets and circuit breakers.
• Basic carpentry, including but not limited to boardwalk and fence repairs.
• Utilizing a…