Sr. Maintenance Technician

Leon County Government; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Leon County Government is seeking a dedicated Sr. Maintenance Technician for the management and maintenance of stormwater facilities and mosquito control efforts. This role requires hands-on work, using various manual and powered tools, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a Class 'B' driving permit and have experience in similar roles. Join a committed team focused on maintaining community standards with excellent benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Annual Leave Accrual

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One year of similar or related work experience.
• Must possess a Class 'B' Temporary Driving Permit with 'N' endorsement.
• Basic mechanical skills (i.e. changing oil, lube, mix fuel oil etc).

Responsibilities

• Cleans stormwater facilities and maintains equipment.
• Operates various equipment including dump trucks and mowers.
• Assists in training and supervises crew safety.

Skills

Ability to lift or push in excess of 50 pounds

Knowledge of safety precautions in equipment operation

Ability to deal courteously with the public

Education

Completion of the eighth grade

Tools

Dump truck

Bush hog

Chainsaw

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General Description Of Duties

This is manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work in Mosquito Control/Stormwater Maintenance.

General Description of Duties

General Description Of Duties

This is manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work in Mosquito Control/Stormwater Maintenance.

NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Job Description Questionnaire (JDQ) reflects a more detailed description of the position. Neither the job description nor the JDQ constitutes an employment agreement. Both are subject to change as the needs of the County and requirements of the job change.

Essential Duties

Cleans storm water facilities. Cuts weeds, cut and chips small trees, and bushes. Removes aquatic plants. Removes spoils, beaver dams and other debris. Completes written daily accounting of cleaning activities and equipment used.

Maintains storm water facilities. Puts up erosion control devises. Repairs filters, headwalls, spillways, fencing, and fill and lay sandbags. Other activities include mowing, weeding, raking, fertilizing, and mulching. Completes written daily accounting of maintenance activities and equipment used.

Operates equipment. Drives dump truck and crew trucks. Operates bush chipper. Operates bushhog. Operates slope mower and positract. Operates stump grinder.

Operates light equipment. Operates power mower, power pruner, weedeater, chainsaw, power packer, power auger, concrete mixer.

Use non-power equipment such as sling blades, shovel, rakes, bush axe, and post hole diggers.

Other Important Or Marginal Duties

Maintains and repairs equipment. Oils mowers. Replaces mower and trailer tires when necessary. Repairs minor problems on equipment. Fuels and oils dump trucks and crew trucks. Greases backhoe, priestman, chipper, dragline.

Serves as a lead worker. Acts as lead worker. May substitute as a Non-DOC personnel Inmate Supervisor and/or supervisor for Community Service workers. Completes reports on work performed, material and equipment used by crew. Makes sure assigned tasks are completed safely. Assists in directing traffic for loading and unloading equipment. Assists in securing and un-securing heavy equipment prior to and after transporting.

DIFFICULTY

The position adheres to established guidelines, policies, and operating procedures and must exercise care in operating equipment.

Responsibility

Supervision Received

Duties are fairly specific. Guidance is sought from supervisor concerning equipment failures and accidents. Employee refers to established manuals and guidelines.

Supervision Of Others

This position may serve as a lead, serve in the absence of the supervisor, but does not serve as an immediate supervisor.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contact is made with Purchasing and Fleet to pick up items purchased for jobs and to pick up and drop off vehicles, respectively. Contact is made with citizens for basic informational exchange during work and to vendors to pick-up items purchased.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED

Examples of equipment used: Adding machine, vehicle, concrete mixer, pumps, chipper, crew truck, dump truck, stump grinder, pumps, bush hogs, slope mowers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed outdoors. Work environmental factors include exposure to inclement weather conditions and various environmental factors and exposure to insects and animals. Work requires extensive physical demands.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of equipment assigned. Knowledge of components, parts, operating principles and maintenance requirements of equipment assigned. Basic mechanical skills (i.e. changing oil, lube, mix fuel oil etc). Knowledge of Florida Traffic laws. Ability to deal courteously with the public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to lift or push in excess of 50 pounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor while interacting with the public. Ability to drive equipment in heavy traffic.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires completion of the eighth grade and one year of similar or related work experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a Class “B” Temporary Driving Permit with an “N” endorsement at the time of hire. Must secure a Class “B” license with an “N” endorsement within 90 days of being hired or promoted. Must submit a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Driver’s transcript at the time of hire or promotion.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check, and drug testing.

FLSA STATUS: Position is Non-exempt. Analysis: this is manual and semi-skilled work primarily maintaining stormwater facilities and areas.

Revision History: October 1, 1997; January 7, 2000; May 26, 2000; December 7, 2001; April 15, 2002; April 16, 2002; April 22, 2002; August 25, 2008.

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Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for FULL TIME employees. EXECUTIVE LEVEL employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.

• Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial
• State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
• Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
• Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
• Annual Leave Accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual
• 3 Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loans At Work Program
  
  

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Vocational or Technical School.
• Associate's degree.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree.
• Doctorate.
  
  

02

Please select which driver's license you have, and endorsements, if any.

• Class E
• Class A (Commercial - CDL)
• Class B
• N Endorsement
• No Licence
  
  

03

How many years of related work experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years or more
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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