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Maintenance Technician  
Category Technicians  
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs skilled work in the overall maintenance of County owned; facilities, historical markers, parks, cemeteries, and trails.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams.
  2. Installs and maintains plumbing fixtures and appliances, as well as installs water lines, sewer lines, drainage lines, pipes, and pipe repair.
  3. Operates various trade equipment such as, but not limited to, power saws, planers, routers, bench grinders, sanders, cement mixers, paint sprayers, pressure cleaning equipment, trenchers, chain saws, trimmers, small trucks, and automotive equipment.
  4. Prepares layout, selects a specified type of lumber and materials to  complete assigned carpentry tasks successfully.  Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, drywall, paneling, insulation, floor tile, and carpet.
  5. Performs preventative maintenance on playground equipment, tools, and facility equipment.
  6. Operates and maintains various building and park electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on a routine basis, keeping records and reports on the same.
  7. Prepares and paints County leased and owned non-road properties.  
  8. In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  9. Employees hired on or after February 1, 2016, must be a tobacco-free person, both on and off the job, for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application and maintain the same tobacco-free status throughout the term of employment.
  10. Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county’s offices or work facilities.

 

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions, applicable building codes, or regulations.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical trade procedures.
  • Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and principles in accordance with Division’s standard operating procedures .
  • Knowledge of principles and methods of operating equipment used for park, buildings, and office repair, carpentry, custodial, basic electrical, irrigation, masonry, plumbing, painting, and related work.
  • Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment of the trades.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schematic drawings, and wiring diagrams .
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and to make necessary reports.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to make inspections for needed repairs.
  • Ability to use standard test and hand tools.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to understand, issue, and carry out verbal and written directions.
  • Ability to use a computer, tablets, and asset management software.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  • One (1) year experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, parks and facilities.(Pending Board Approval)
  • Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, parks and facilities. (Preferred) (Pending Board Approval).

 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

  • Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the insurance provider.
  • Required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

  • Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
  • Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
  • Heavy lifting and carrying (up to 100 pounds)
  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Bending
  • Balancing
  • Stooping
  • Climbing
  • Ability to work in small areas
  • Operation of motor vehicle

 

VACCINATIONS:

  • Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employment
  • Hepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employment
  • Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment

 

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:

  • Works inside and outside with: solvents, electrical energy, uneven surfaces, in and with moving objects and equipment, heights (up to 50 feet

 

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

FLSA Non-Exempt Status

Revised 10/01/2020

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Salary Range $13.47 - $19.24. Commensurate with licenses and experience. Benefits Package.  
Closing Date August 1, 2021  
Position Maintenance Technician  
Division Facilities and Parks  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 7/14/2021  
Location Facilities and Parks  
Flyer None Specified 

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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