Maintenance Mechanic - Facilities Management Division chez Broward County
Broward County · Fort Lauderdale, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Fort Lauderdale
About the Department
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Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations /Florida Department of Law Enforcement security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI). Therefore, the Maintenance Mechanic position may require (1) proof of state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.
The Maintenance Mechanic responsibilities include performing routine and preventative maintenance on various equipment and machinery located within various buildings or in the field. Candidate must be knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of various machines and equipment such as: generators, water cooled HVAC systems, BAS (building automation systems), heavy duty motors and pumps, plumbing systems, and electrical systems, etc,. Inspects various machines and equipment for safety hazards or defects. Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, pumps, and motors. Replace electrical ballast. Assist other trades as required. Uses computerized maintenance management software to document statuses of daily maintenance work orders. Utilize hand tools for maintenance repairs. Performs other duties as assigned.
General Description
Performs skilled work in mechanical maintenance.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Special Certifications and Licenses
Preferences
- Completion of a recognized program in vocational training for Mechanical or Electrical trades
- Associates degree from a college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
- Bachelor’s degree from a college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field
- HVAC Refrigeration Journeyman License
- Electrical Journeyman License
- At least one (1) year experience using computerized maintenance management systems
- At least two (2) years of Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance/Cleaning experience in a commercial environment
- At least two (2) years of reading and interpreting blueprints/schematics
Position Duties
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Participates in the installation, alteration, operation and maintenance of generators, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical systems; performs blacksmith functions including metal forging, shaping and sharpening; uses lathes, drill presses and other metal working power tools.
Act as Lead Worker for semi-skilled employees; instructs subordinate helpers in the proper care and use of tools; instructs subordinates in procedures and methods of maintenance and repair.
Keeps record of materials used and makes estimates of time required for assigned tasks.
Supervises and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, combustion engines, gasoline motors, heating and air conditioning equipment and other major mechanical hydraulic units of equipment; performs general plumbing and electrical work related to equipment.
Makes estimates of time and materials for assigned tasks; makes sketches for subordinates to follow; inspects work for quality and conformance to specifications and instructions; keeps time and work records; prepares and submits reports.
Performs preventative maintenance, service and inspection of jet bridges, perimeter gates and motor drives, fire extinguishers, sliding glass doors and fixtures, garage doors and replaces missing broken or outdated equipment.
Repairs and clears bag belt system, performs restart and inspection of elevators and escalators.
Performs general maintenance such as replacing air filters, pressure cleaning, replacing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, fixing roof leaks.
Performs preventative and routine facilities maintenance and repairs, to include general maintenance, plumbing and/or electrical repairs, HVAC and/or carpentry based on area on assignment.
Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.
Other Qualifications
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
- Action Oriented
- Plans and Aligns
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Ensures Accountability
- Communicates Effectively
County Core Values
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
