Spec 2, Lawn Equip

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

This is a non-OTETA position performing routine skilled work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the repair and maintenance of light- to heavy-duty lawn equipment, including tractors. Work is performed at school sites and in maintenance repair shops. The role includes servicing equipment, assisting operators and custodians, maintaining service records and inventory, and following safe work practices. The position may require responding to after-hours emergency call-outs and attending training to keep current with relevant technology. Employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; act with civility, respect, and professionalism; and maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed for their duties. The role also requires dependability, quality, teamwork, productivity, and adherence to safety and security procedures. Eligibility for interview requires passing a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms, tools, and their use.

Requirements

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in general mechanical maintenance and/or servicing gas- or diesel-powered light- to heavy-duty lawn equipment and/or industrial equipment.
Class A Driver’s License and compliance with HCPS’ Safe Driver Plan. Internal candidates hired into the position at Sites & Utilities have 90 calendar days to obtain the license.
General understanding of maintenance tools and their basic use in repairing engines and lawn equipment, including safe use consistent with current District and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic TMA and Microsoft Office computer skills.
Successful completion of a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms, tools, and their use is required for interview eligibility.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, handling, keyboarding, and reaching overhead.
Ability to work in the described environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, loud noise, vibration or impact, and near heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock hazards, and high exposed places; eye protection is required when working with cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain lawn equipment at school sites and in maintenance repair shops, including fueling, lubricating, changing oil, and replacing or sharpening blades.
Service a wide range of equipment, including riding and push mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, blowers, generators, chainsaws, tractors, zero-turn mowers, sweepers, aerators, hedge trimmers, and pressure washers.
Operate a District vehicle carrying tools, fuel, lubricants, replacement parts, and other materials needed to service equipment at school facilities.
Assist equipment operators and custodians with repairs and adjustments, such as changing blades, spark plugs, pull cords, and string line; servicing carburetors and light bulbs; and adjusting wheel heights.
Perform periodic inspections and tune-ups to ensure equipment functions properly.
Assist with ordering materials and parts and maintaining inventories of repair parts, tools, lubricants, and equipment on the service truck or in the shop.
Lead and instruct subordinates as necessary.
Maintain service records for repaired equipment and records of materials and supplies used.
Perform skilled repairs to site and lawn maintenance equipment using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and compressed-air equipment.
Follow safe-use practices for equipment, tools, materials, and District vehicles, including maintaining equipment and tools in accordance with District and OSHA regulations.
Clean equipment, work areas, and work surfaces and restore work sites after repairs.
Respond to after-hours emergency call-outs.
Attend HCPS-required training to keep abreast of technology relevant to the trades.
Perform other duties as assigned.