Maintenance Attendant - Facilities

DIVISION: Operations

CLOSING DATE/TIME: Until Filled

LOCATION: 4305 E 21st Ave., Tampa, FL 33605

PAY RATE: $27.95/hr. per Union Contract

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides major repair and troubleshooting of equipment and structures; assists the Facility Maintenance Technicians A & B. This is a highly skilled position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs preventative maintenance i.e. lubrication, filter changes, painting and cleaning.
• Performs minor repair work or installations of a mechanical nature i.e. plumbing, dry walling or patching, frame carpentry, belt sprocket, and chain replacements, air hose repair, doorknob replacements, irrigation systems repairs, glass replacements, and fence repairs.
• Participates in such activities as scrap and trash hauling.
• Cleans trench drains, oils separators and storage areas.
• Assist the technicians as needed.
• Performs all other work-related duties as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Minimum two years of experience in a related field of maintenance.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment Used:

• General maintenance tools.
• Computer programs: Word, Excel, e-mail systems feature, etc.
• Office equipment: printer, calculator, fax, copier, telephone mail systems, etc.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be able to obtain Florida Driver's License within 10 days of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize assignments to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to learn safe operation of transit vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance, when required.
• Ability to work various shifts, hours and days.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to be an effective team player.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment necessary for maintaining machinery and structures.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards, precautions and safety requirements of the associated job duties.
• Knowledge of care of materials i.e. decals, metal, glass and wood.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Frequent periods of walking and sitting.
• Frequent periods of standing and squatting.
• Occasional periods of lifting and carrying supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and speaking.
• Visual acuity is necessary to perform all duties.
• Exposure to extreme noise when interfacing in the shop areas. Decibel range of 85+ duration on an occasional level.
• Exposure to mechanical hazards, fumes/odors, paints and chemical hazards in the shop areas.
• Subject to all weather conditions.

Special Requirements:

• Must meet established training and test guidelines.
• A working home phone number.