Service Worker

Largo•Largo, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible, semi-skilled position coordinating the operational aspects of the motor vehicle fleet for the Largo Police Department. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of the Civilian Services Coordinator. All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay. As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and a background demonstrating skill in customer service and mechanical aptitude or an equivalent combination of training and experience
One year experience in semi-skilled maintenance work and experience with light automotive equipment preferred
Valid Driver's License
Requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and the ability to fulfill obligations
Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance processes
Skilled and knowledgeable in basic computer applications
Mechanical aptitude required
Ability to communicate and build effective working relationships with a diverse group of people
Physical strength and agility to perform minimal manual labor
The work requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, and minimal lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Hearing: Ability to hear emergency vehicles and cars and normal conversation in person and on the telephone.
Speaking: Ability to communicate vehicle maintenance instructions to Fleet and Police employees.
Seeing: Driving skills – Ability to see oncoming traffic, the color of traffic lights, and pedestrian signals. Depth perception is important.
Requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.
The work requires proficiency with portable and mobile radios, heavy flashlights, locks, keys, battery chargers and cables, and basic hand tools.

Nice To Haves

background demonstrating skill in customer service and mechanical aptitude or an equivalent combination of training and experience
One year experience in semi-skilled maintenance work and experience with light automotive equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
Serves as the Police Department's liaison with Fleet Management to ensure timely maintenance is performed on vehicles
Coordinates scheduling of vehicles with individuals for the routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of assigned vehicles
Communicates and provides information to others via two-way radio, cell phone, email, and written reports
Operates a trailer hitch and safely operates a vehicle with a trailer attached
Performs automotive maintenance such as jump-starting cars
Maintains master vehicle key box and makes duplicates as needed
Washes vehicles on an as-needed basis
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.