Maintenance Mechanic I

Maintenance Mechanic I

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Maintenance Mechanic I

Salary

$22.47 - $33.01 Hourly

Location

Employment Services

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

7033-14

Department

Public Works/Facilities Maintenance

Division

Facilities Maint Security 1126110000

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is a skilled position that repairs and maintains buildings, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and other mechanical equipment. Work involves performing general maintenance in miscellaneous mechanical and building trades. This position may supervise a small number of employees. Work is performed without close supervision but is reviewed while in progress and upon completion.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs various repairs and adjustments to the plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical fixtures, doors, windows, and locks, pumps, and small engines.

• Changes ballast and transformers on light fixtures.

• Installs and makes repairs to electrical circuits.

• Initiates general repairs to air-conditioning systems, checks electrical circuits on units, and installs low-voltage thermostats and controls.

• Initiates general repairs to all plumbing systems, including cast iron, PVC, CPVC, and copper.

• Repairs ice machines and water coolers; changes compressors and repairs and recharges systems; checks electrical equipment, motors, and fans.

• Operates maintenance equipment; makes minor repairs to building infrastructures and furniture; cleans guttering; cleans HVAC systems.

• Repairs and maintains various office equipment and building components.

• Performs preventative maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

• Solders, rivets, seams, and bolts metal parts as required; repairs buildings, boilers, and shelters; repairs and maintains varied office equipment.

• Performs skilled carpentry repairs, operating power saws and other standard carpentry tools in a Carpenter shop.

• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.

• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• May perform basic painting functions, such as preparing surfaces to be coated, applying primers, mixing and matching paints, and applying finish work by brush or air gun.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

• Two years of experience in various building trades work.

• Must have successfully completed training in gas and electric welding, brazing, soldering, and air conditioning.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Type-II Refrigeration Service Engineers Society license on proper refrigerant practices.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.

• May be required to pass an elevated background check provided by the City of Lakeland Police Department upon hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Practices, methods, and tools of the maintenance trade.

• Hazards and safety precautions peculiar to various mechanical trades.

SKILLS

• Using a wide range of building trade tools and shop equipment.

ABILITIES

• Work from ladders, scaffolds, lift trucks, and bucket trucks.

• Understand and work from sketches, penciled layouts, rough plans, and specifications.

• Keep routine records and to make reports.

• Use the electronic work order system.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting constantly and also involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force regularly or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

• Exposure to bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibration, fumes/noxious odors, traffic, and moving machinery.

• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

• Working from heights that may include ladders, scaffolds, lift trucks, and bucket trucks, to perform essential functions.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

City of Lakeland

2026 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave

Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan

Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:

Plan C Employee 4.52%

Employer 15.54%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:

Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits

Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire

Employer 15.54%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:

A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2026 is $24,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $8,000; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.

Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays

Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave

Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty

Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave

Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave

Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay

Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards

A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Employee Engagement and Development at 834-6837.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)

An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment

Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking

Free while at work.

Break Periods

Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.

For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have two (2) years of experience in various building trades work?

• Yes

• No

03

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

04

Have you successfully completed training in gas and electric welding, brazing, soldering, and air conditioning?

• Yes

• No

05

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

06

Do you possess and maintain a valid Type-II Refrigeration Service Engineers Society license on proper refrigerant practices?

• Yes

• No

07

Please indicate which type of valid driver's license you possess.

• Florida driver's license

• CDL Class "A"

• CDL Class "B"

• I have an out-of-state driver's license

• I do not have a valid driver's license

08

By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

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