Mechanic​/Trades Worker or Senior Trades Worker

Mechanic / Trades Worker or Senior Trades Worker

Office of Transportation and Facilities

This is skilled work performing vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.

• Performs preventative maintenance and major and minor repairs on the District's light fleet, hydraulic units, and systems. Conducts routine preventive maintenance and service tasks on light fleet vehicles, including 1-ton and 3/4-ton pickups, generators, pumps, and other tools and equipment.
• Maintains and carries out scheduled service and operational repairs for project pumps, engines, vehicles, and other small equipment used on projects (engine types include diesel, gas, and alternative fuel, as well as hydraulic and electrical pumps, motors, and control units).
• Cleans and maintains tools and shop equipment.
• Maintains and repairs pumps and power units, small engines, and wheel vehicles at the Palm Bay Service Center and related District worksites.
• Uses computer systems to include: (1) electronic work order system in the performance of all assigned work; maintains accurate accountability of time, parts, and effort expended on preventive maintenance, checks, and services; (2) Microsoft Office suite; (3) Other District digital platforms such as Timecards, fuel, and purchase cards, and (4) Diagnostic tools.
• Performs metal fabrication and welding on vehicles and equipment, as well as other related duties as directed by supervisors.

Trades Workerrequiresahigh school diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience in the trade assigned; or formal education may substitute for work experience.

Senior Trades Workerrequiresahighschool diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience in the trade assigned; or formal education may substitute for work experience.

SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drug Testing Program as described in 49 CFR Part 382. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Notice to Job Applicants and the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Drug Testing Program Notice to Job Applicants is available for review in the Careers section at

This position complies with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Drug Testing Program.

Occasionally perform work in outdoor environments in uncomfortable/extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations; set-up, lift and/or move equipment; lift and carry heavy objects, bend, kneel and crouch, reach overhead, grasp, pushing and pulling, maintain a priority of safety, make effective, consistent, and defensible decisions.

Equipment, tools, and uniforms are provided for this position.

Trades Worker: $35,672.00 - $44,595.20

Senior Trades Worker:$43,763.20 - $54,662.40

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Palm Bay

Open until filled