Utilities Building Maintenance Mechanic, Senior

Job Title

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

Performs general remodeling, repair, and maintenance work on city buildings, equipment, and related facilities; performs skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work functions involving building remodeling/renovation, carpentry, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general repairs.

Ensures that remodeling work, maintenance work, and operation of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Plans/coordinates remodeling projects; inspects existing buildings, reviews layout of proposed projects, and makes calculations to determine necessary work and materials; schedules work; inspects completed projects/work.

Conducts remodeling and larger repair/maintenance projects and performs associated tasks, which may include remodeling/repairing building structures, building new office space, installing portable walls, framing walls/partitions, hanging/finishing drywall, installing/repairing doors and windows, replacing floor/wall tile, installing and repairing fences, installing hurricane shutters, repairing roof leaks, repairing holes in concrete walkways, mixing/pouring cement, or cutting concrete.

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 backflow valves, repairing plumbing leaks, clearing water lines and drains, installing/repairing sewer lines, cleaning sewer drain traps or cutting pipes.

Performs various painting tasks, such as preparing interior/exterior 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 welding work, which may include cutting metal or fabricating metal parts/components.

Performs various general/manual work tasks associated with department projects, which may include moving furniture, installing appliances/equipment, climbing ladders, cutting wood, drilling holes, hanging holiday banners, digging holes/trenches or lifting/moving heavy materials.

May operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility vehicle, aerial lift equipment, electric lift hydraulic lift, generator, compressor, vacuum filter, welding torch, welding machine, sander, pressure cleaner, paint sprayer, table saw, jig saw, circular saw, drill, drill press, ladder, scaffolding, shovel, pick axe, saws, pipe cutter, plumbing wrench, vacuum cleaner, backflow valve tester, gauges, meters, carpentry tools, roofing tools, plumbing tools, mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments.

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.

Inspects/tests machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; makes adjustments, repairs or replacements; reports problem situations.

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, contractors, 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.

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.