City of Boynton Beach
Building Maintenance Mechanic
City of Boynton Beach, Boynton Beach, Florida, United States, 33435
Overview
The purpose of this classification is to perform semi‑skilled general trades work associated with maintenance and repair of City buildings, equipment, and related facilities.
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Responsibilities
Performs general maintenance and repair work on City buildings, equipment, and related facilities; assists in performing skilled, semi‑skilled, and manual work functions involving building remodeling, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and painting projects.
Ensures that remodeling work, maintenance work, and operation of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Performs various building remodeling tasks, such as repairing building structures, installing portable walls, repairing holes in concrete walkways, mixing/pouring cement, repairing roof leaks, painting interior/exterior surfaces, installing/repairing fences, or installing hurricane shutters.
Performs various electrical tasks, such as troubleshooting electrical problems, testing circuits, repairing electrical equipment, repairing air conditioning units, installing electrical fixtures, installing electrical conduit, running wires/cables, installing telephone jacks, replacing bulbs/batteries, or recycling lamps/bulbs.
Performs various plumbing tasks, such as installing/repairing appliances/equipment, installing/repairing plumbing fixtures, installing/repairing backflow valves, repairing plumbing leaks, clearing water lines and drains, installing/repairing sewer lines, cleaning sewer drain traps, maintaining swimming pools, or cutting pipes.
Performs various welding work, which may include cutting metal or fabricating metal parts/components.
Performs various painting tasks, such as preparing surfaces for painting, sanding surfaces, pressure washing surfaces, applying paint to surfaces using brush or sprayer, repairing painted surfaces, removing graffiti, measuring paint projects, or moving/rearranging furniture.
Performs various general/manual work tasks associated with department/City projects, which may include installing appliances/equipment, moving furniture, climbing ladders, hanging holiday banners, digging holes/trenches, or lifting/moving heavy materials.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility vehicle, lift truck, electrical lift, hydraulic lift, generator, compressor, vacuum filter, drill, welding torch, welding machine, sander, pressure cleaner, paint sprayer, ladder, shovel, pick axe, saws, pipe cutter, plumbing wrench, vacuum cleaner, backflow valve tester, gauges, meters, carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments.
Inspects/tests machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; makes adjustments, repairs or replacements; reports problem situations.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, and cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Gathers necessary equipment, tools, parts, or supplies to conduct projects; initiates orders for new or replacement materials; transports, loads and unloads equipment and materials used in projects.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, vehicle maintenance reports, warehouse reports, purchase requests, blanket reports, time cards, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, vehicle maintenance reports, blanket reports, invoices, receipts, accident reports, safety reports, vehicle/equipment records, diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maps, codes, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates via telephone and/or two‑way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Additional Functions
Conducts various errands as needed, which may include picking up supplies/materials.
Opens, closes, and secures shop areas.
Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or valid equivalent.
One (1) year previous experience involving mechanics, electrical work, plumbing, construction, or general building maintenance.
Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Communication Competencies Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
Knowledge of various building maintenance work and repairs.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding maintenance and repair.
Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, supervisors and other department staff, as well as the public and outside agencies.
Ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for maintenance work.
Ability to perform repairs of facilities and general building/grounds maintenance work.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
and
Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
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The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Responsibilities
Performs general maintenance and repair work on City buildings, equipment, and related facilities; assists in performing skilled, semi‑skilled, and manual work functions involving building remodeling, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and painting projects.
Ensures that remodeling work, maintenance work, and operation of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Performs various building remodeling tasks, such as repairing building structures, installing portable walls, repairing holes in concrete walkways, mixing/pouring cement, repairing roof leaks, painting interior/exterior surfaces, installing/repairing fences, or installing hurricane shutters.
Performs various electrical tasks, such as troubleshooting electrical problems, testing circuits, repairing electrical equipment, repairing air conditioning units, installing electrical fixtures, installing electrical conduit, running wires/cables, installing telephone jacks, replacing bulbs/batteries, or recycling lamps/bulbs.
Performs various plumbing tasks, such as installing/repairing appliances/equipment, installing/repairing plumbing fixtures, installing/repairing backflow valves, repairing plumbing leaks, clearing water lines and drains, installing/repairing sewer lines, cleaning sewer drain traps, maintaining swimming pools, or cutting pipes.
Performs various welding work, which may include cutting metal or fabricating metal parts/components.
Performs various painting tasks, such as preparing surfaces for painting, sanding surfaces, pressure washing surfaces, applying paint to surfaces using brush or sprayer, repairing painted surfaces, removing graffiti, measuring paint projects, or moving/rearranging furniture.
Performs various general/manual work tasks associated with department/City projects, which may include installing appliances/equipment, moving furniture, climbing ladders, hanging holiday banners, digging holes/trenches, or lifting/moving heavy materials.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility vehicle, lift truck, electrical lift, hydraulic lift, generator, compressor, vacuum filter, drill, welding torch, welding machine, sander, pressure cleaner, paint sprayer, ladder, shovel, pick axe, saws, pipe cutter, plumbing wrench, vacuum cleaner, backflow valve tester, gauges, meters, carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments.
Inspects/tests machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; makes adjustments, repairs or replacements; reports problem situations.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, and cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Gathers necessary equipment, tools, parts, or supplies to conduct projects; initiates orders for new or replacement materials; transports, loads and unloads equipment and materials used in projects.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, vehicle maintenance reports, warehouse reports, purchase requests, blanket reports, time cards, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, vehicle maintenance reports, blanket reports, invoices, receipts, accident reports, safety reports, vehicle/equipment records, diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maps, codes, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates via telephone and/or two‑way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Additional Functions
Conducts various errands as needed, which may include picking up supplies/materials.
Opens, closes, and secures shop areas.
Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or valid equivalent.
One (1) year previous experience involving mechanics, electrical work, plumbing, construction, or general building maintenance.
Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Communication Competencies Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
Knowledge of various building maintenance work and repairs.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding maintenance and repair.
Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, supervisors and other department staff, as well as the public and outside agencies.
Ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for maintenance work.
Ability to perform repairs of facilities and general building/grounds maintenance work.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
and
Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
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