Utilities Building Maintenance Mechanic, Senior

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Job Description

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled general trades work associated with maintenance and repair of city buildings, equipment, and related facilities within the Utility Department.

Essential functions include performing general remodeling, repair, and maintenance work on city buildings, equipment, and related facilities; ensuring that remodeling work, maintenance work, and operation of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; planning/coordinating remodeling projects; inspecting existing buildings, reviewing layout of proposed projects, and making calculations to determine necessary work and materials; scheduling work; inspecting completed projects/work; conducting remodeling and larger repair/maintenance projects and performing associated tasks; performing various electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks; performing various welding work; performing various general/manual work tasks associated with department projects; operating a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools; performing general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition; following safety procedures, utilizing safety equipment, and monitoring work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; inspecting/testing machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; making adjustments, repairs or replacements; reporting problem situations; communicating via telephone and/or two-way radio; providing information and assistance; taking and relaying messages; responding to requests for service or assistance; communicating with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; maintaining a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintaining an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reading professional literature; attending workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or valid equivalent; and
• Three (3) years experience in building construction, remodeling, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building maintenance, and/or roofing; and
• Possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's license.

Supplemental Information

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.

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

Benefits

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes: Student Loan Forgiveness, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Plan, Basic Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, City Pension Plan, Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 457 Savings Plan (three options), Paid Annual Leave / Vacation, Bonus Vacation Hours, 12 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave, Educational Assistance Program *( Depending on budget funding ), On-site Training Program, Wellness Program, Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans, Credit Union, Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Direct Deposit, Social Security.

Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance *( Depending on available budget funding ) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

Credit Union All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may participate in