Maintenance Mechanic (Water & Wastewater Services)
Maintenance Mechanic (Water & Wastewater Services)
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- Bachelors Degree in related fieldThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Mechanic - Water & Wastewater Services
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
The Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) Business Operations Division Facilities and Grounds Services Section is seeking a qualified self motivated detailed-oriented and experienced Maintenance Mechanic to perform industrial/commercial preventive and routine facilities maintenance and emergency repair activities at WWS properties.
The candidate will perform preventive and routine building maintenance grounds/landscaping maintenance operate power tools and equipment perform maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment and maintain/report on equipment inventory. The position will also be responsible for evaluating the need for contractual services inspecting contractual work and reporting on work performed on building systems. The candidate will serve as lead worker over semi-skilled maintenance employees instruct them in the proper care and use of tools and instruct them in procedures and methods of maintenance and repair under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. The candidate will fill in for the Maintenance Supervisor as needed. The position requires the use of cell phone tablets and work order tracking software.
General Description
Performs skilled work in mechanical maintenance.
Works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires two (2) years in industrial or commercial maintenance work depending on area of assignment or closely related experience.
For consideration of international degrees candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members please visit To access the AICE directory of endorsed members please visit Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and LicensesPossess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License based on area of assignment.Associates Degree or Vocational Degree in related field
Preferences
Certifications or License in Equipment Maintenance and Repair Facilities Maintenance Trade and/or related field
Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) ASE Certifications or closely related
At least one (1) year of knowledge and work experience using Maximo Maximo Mobile or a similar maintenance management software
At least one (1) year of work experience in Building Grounds and/or Plant Maintenance
At least one (1) year of work experience in a lead or supervisory position DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.- Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards methods and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies procedures and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Seeks out others perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.- 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.
Employment Type
Full-Time
