Vehicle Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining and repairing Sheriff office vehicles and other equipment such as patrol cars generators lawn equipment boats ATVs trailers and any other equipment owned by the Sheriffs office. Incumbent must supervise and instruct inmates on their duties and responsibilities and in operation of equipment. Duties also include preparing vehicles for auction. This position reports to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that their work area is clean organized safe and presentable in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains and submits in a timely manner their time/attendance/leave sheets pursuant to agency policies.
• Oversees the care/custody/control of inmates and detainees pursuant to applicable agency policies/procedures and FMJS regulations and requirements.
• Instruct inmates in the correct operation of equipment providing safety instructions and corrective feedback in order for the inmates to master the operating procedures and controls in a safe efficient manner pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
• Inspects vehicle to ensure that personal effects are removed prior to the vehicle going to auction; record vehicle VIN number and odometer reading and assign work orders to personnel to repair crash damage and remove equipment.
• Inspects fleet parking lot and building in the morning for damaged vehicles and security of the building and again at fleet maintenance in the evening for security.
• Ensures that regularly used supplies and parts do not fall below a specified level. Parts and supplies are ordered on a regular basis or as needed.
• Analyzes required repairs and properly determines if the necessary repair is beyond the scope capabilities or resources of the vehicle maintenance section thus requiring the job to be contracted out to an external source.
• Checks and maintains or replaces all fluid systems filters steering gear fuel pumps / injectors / carburetors starters generators alternators cooling/exhaust systems lights brakes and safety equipment to ensure proper operational status of the vehicle in accordance with agency policy.
• Analyzes the computer generated diagnosis identify the mechanical malfunction and adjust repair or replace parts/systems as needed consistent with agency policy.
• Inspects returned repaired vehicles and either signs off on paperwork from the body shop or requests inspection by a mechanic to ensure proper working order.
• Transports vehicles to and from dealerships vendors between district stations and/or as otherwise directed by authorized individuals in accordance with agency policies/procedures.
• Operates the vehicle in a courteous manner and will obey all posted road signs and rules/laws of the road while operating an agency owned vehicle.
• Cleans inspects and services designated shop equipment according to a routine schedule established by the agency to ensure that all equipment is capable of performing to the specifications for which it was designed.
• Makes service calls and emergency field repairs in a timely manner and in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Applies safety standards for use and storage of paint/chemicals/equipment
• Remains knowledgeable of all applicable safety standards governing the storage and use of automotive body repair items such as paint chemicals and equipment. The member ensures that all safety standards and practices are applied and followed including those originating from EPP OSHA and/or any other applicable governing/regulatory body.
• Installs items such as fire extinguishers hat racks gun racks first aid kits decals and/or other necessary and approved items in agency owned vehicles both marked and unmarked in accordance with manufacturers specifications and in the designated/approved locations to ensure proper accessibility/visibility as required.
• Fabricates and installs the security cage and related equipment in accordance with agency policy.
• Assists mechanics in troubleshooting difficult mechanical problems to facilitate the proper and timely repair of the respective vehicle.
• Transports vehicle to and from local venders for other repairs.
• Notifies their supervisor or other designated agency individual when damage has occurred to their agency owned vehicle or when it has been involved in an accident. The member will also properly complete any associated paperwork within the established timeframes.
• Ensures that their area of responsibility is in complete compliance with health and safety regulations in accordance with established agency policies applicable OSHA regulations and any other applicable regulatory agencies. The member observes all health and safety rules and regulations.
• Repairs other pieces of equipment such as generators lawn maintenance tools chain saws golf carts and ATVs.
• Attends automotive classes to improve training.
• Serves as essential personnel and be able to respond during emergency situations.
• Processes applicable incoming and outgoing documents and/or files in a timely manner consistent with supervisory direction and/or agency policies/procedures.
• Participates in crosstraining with other coworkers; assists those coworkers when the need arises and learns new tasks by working together as a team.
• Reports identified or potential maintenance safety and/or noncompliance findings hazards and incidents to the appropriate personnel and/or department.
• Timely completes all assignments special projects and budgetary requirements (if applicable) as directed adhering to applicable agency policies.
• Adheres to leave and attendance policies including punctual arrival and completing full shifts. Informs the supervisor about illness or untimely incidents reports overtime hours worked and timely submits timesheet attendance and leave requests.
• Regularly checks assigned mailbox phone calls PowerDMS and email messages responding promptly and professionally.
• Makes assigned chain of command aware of anything noteworthy.
• Responds to supervision guidance direction and feedback from executive staff and superiors in a receptive manner and in accordance with agency policies.
• Conducts themselves in a polite helpful courteous ethical and professional manner abiding by the established code of ethics and demonstrates a courteous and professional image when engaged in any activity with the public.
• Cultivates positive working relationships with colleagues and other agency units to enhance work area output and services in line with agency policies.
• Demonstrates an understanding consideration and respect of cultural religious and gender differences when interacting with the public and coworkers.
• Prepares for conducts actively participate in jobspecific training.
• Operates and performs minor repairs for office equipment to manufacturers specifications and/or within the specified parameters pursuant to agency policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Experience and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft office products
• Speak and understand the English language
• Internal candidates must have successfully completed their probationary period.
• Internal candidates with punitive disciplinary action within 365 days are ineligible.
• Internal candidates must have completed applicable CCSO FTEP requirements.

• The following items (or authorized equivalents) may be required at various steps in the application process:
  1. Drivers License
  2. Birth Certificate
  3. Social Security Card
  4. Form DD214 for all periods served in the military
  5. GED or High School Diploma and Sealed Transcripts from the highest level of education
  6. FDLE Authority for Release (notarized)

Certification Licenses and Registrations Requirements:

• ASE certifications preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Understands and correctly applies local state and federal statutes ordinances and relevant regulations within the scope of their job position and training.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of electricity and electrical currents.
• Communicates verbal information instructions and commands clearly and intelligently.
• Show selfinitiative to contribute to departmental goals within policy boundaries.
• Skill in written communications that are accurate concise legible and timely.
• Proficiently use office equipment Microsoft applications and specialized computer program software/systems required to perform position tasks.
• Skill in interpreting comprehending translating and following complex instructions blueprints/schematics/technical drawings that may be required to perform the specific tasks associated with the incumbents job position.
• Exercise judgment to look beyond surface issues to identify and analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Exhibit congenial and respectful behavior in working relationships.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Adhere to agency policies and demonstrate knowledge via oral or written testing if required and daily performance.
• Ability to select complete and apply the correct forms/reports for the various situations/purposes/occurrences according to their area of responsibility and pursuant to agency policies/procedures and any applicable local/state ordinances/statutes.
• Ability to utilize the 2way radio for official communications only communicating in a clear concise and intelligible manner using a level tone of voice under all conditions and at all times.
• Ability to accurately interpret and correctly use test equipment results and data.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient use of all required and/or specialized equipment/tools in a safe and effective manner and within manufacturers specifications.
• Ability to formulate rational plans ideas inferences and judgements based on logic fact knowledge and experience.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions. The ability to comprehend and compute ratios and percentages.
• Ability to comprehend and generate charts graphs and tables derived from quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Ability to correctly identify troubleshoot repair and replace broken faulty or wornout parts components and other equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate an adequate ability to accurately interpret and correctly use test equipment results and data.
• Efficiently organize prioritize and manage daily tasks and assignments.

Salary is negotiable for fulltime positions prior to initial hire if requested based on verified experience up to step five (5) of the assigned pay grade. Current employee salary changes are determined based on internal methodology. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.

Benefits for full time positions include Florida Retirement System a full suite of very affordable health/life/dental/vision benefits ancillary insurance policies college reimbursement and more. Benefits are effective the 1^st of the month after a full 30 days worked. For more information on benefits please visit duration of the selection process may range from one (1) to three (3) months and may vary based on the number of applicants and/or urgency of filling the vacancy.

Applicants are reminded to take note of the close date listed on this job posting. Interviews are not typically requested prior to this date.

If accommodations are required throughout any portion of the hiring process please contact our Human Resources team at.

All positions at the Clay County Sheriffs Office have testing requirements to determine eligibility. All selected candidates will complete a drug screening polygraph examination and a comprehensive background investigation as a condition of employment. Sensitive and/or confidential aspects of candidates personal lives may be explored during this process (including driving drug usage criminal employment and residential histories).

Any job qualifications or requirements listed in this job posting are susceptible to written and/or physical testing. This testing may be included in the competitive selection process.

Reapplication/Retesting of discontinued or disqualified applicants is available after 365 days.

This posting has been reviewed by Human Resources and found to be job related and nondiscriminatory. If you are interested in this position please submit your electronic application athttps:// Experience:

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