Building Mechanic

Alachua County•FL - Facilities Dept., FL

21h

About The Position

This is skilled work in one or more building and facility maintenance areas, including HVAC systems, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and painting. The position is in the Facilities Management Department and/or the Sports and Events Center for Tourism and Economic Development. The employee installs, repairs, and maintains furniture, fixtures, equipment, and building systems; performs carpentry work; and paints interior and exterior surfaces. Work is directed by a higher-level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results. This is an emergency-essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster or emergency, employees in the classification are required to work. Facilities Management employees participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Tourism & Economic Development employees act as the on-site County representative at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, overseeing the building and the activities of the public, renters, and service providers. The position may require weekend and/or night work in support of mission objectives.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent.
Two years of experience in carpentry and/or painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
A valid Florida Driver License.
A Motor Vehicle Record that meets Alachua County policy #6-7; records are reviewed before employment. More than three moving traffic infractions, three or more at-fault motor vehicle accidents, a combination of these, a conviction or pending charge for driving under the influence, or violation of a standard mandated by federal or state law or regulation within the stated review period means minimum qualifications are not met.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
Successful completion of all applicable pre-hire and ongoing background checks.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices in one or more of air conditioning/heating systems, carpentry, electrical work, and painting.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to electrical and HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
Skill in using tools, materials, and equipment for general maintenance.
Ability to use mobile devices and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platforms for work-order scheduling, documentation, and preventive maintenance management.
Ability to work from sketches, plans, blueprints, and schematics.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to estimate time and materials and prepare records of estimates.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and the public.
Ability to perform duties under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide positive customer service and support the County's organizational culture by aligning decisions with its core values.
Perform general maintenance and carpentry in the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, fixtures, and furniture.
Estimate time and materials for assigned projects and maintain records of costs.
Provide limited supervision and instruction to semi-skilled and unskilled helpers.
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC units and systems and energy management systems.
Complete assigned work orders and enter accurate, timely information into the department's work order management system.
Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections and make repairs.
Prepare interior and exterior surfaces and materials for painting, erect scaffolds, and paint buildings, walls, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, including using mechanical lifts and scaffolding.
Maintain and repair power tools and equipment as assigned.
Install, maintain, and replace electrical wiring, switches, lighting, and outlets; perform general maintenance on buildings and grounds.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment not under contract with the carrier and check contracted equipment for proper operation.
Perform minor plumbing repairs and notify the supervisor when contractor assistance is needed.
Replace and repair lighting systems and notify the supervisor when contractor assistance is needed.
Compile safety logs, maintenance records, and accident reports as needed.
Repair or replace windows, window systems, door systems, and related hardware.
Drive a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
Perform assigned duties professionally and with a sense of urgency.
For Facilities Management assignments, participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
For Tourism & Economic Development assignments, serve as the on-site County representative at the Sports and Events Center, overseeing the building and activities of the public, renters, and service providers.
Work when required during declared disasters or emergencies.