Maintenance Mechanic - Aviation

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Maintenance Mechanic - Aviation

Salary

$21.26 - $33.94 Hourly

Location

FL 33315, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1410814

Department

Avi Air Ops Facilities Maint

Opening Date

07/26/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Hiring Range

$21.26 to $26.97

Note:

The starting rate of pay will be within the Position Hiring Range indicated above based on qualifications and/or experience that exceed the minimum qualification requirements. The full salary range (annually or hourly) of this job class also displays above.

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Mechanic - Aviation Department
 

This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

                     **MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS**

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year 

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave


The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Mechanic. Incumbents in this position are needed to inspect, maintain and perform all preventative maintenance on Jetways. Additional responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance on all Airport sliding glass doors, fire extinguishers, perimeter gates and overhead doors throughout the terminals and concourses. Maintenance Mechanics also participate in the installation and maintenance of all types of equipment including refrigeration and other mechanical systems. The Airport's Maintenance Division operates on a 24/7 schedule with three 8 hour shifts, unless otherwise determined by operational needs. The shifts rotate annually with shift bidding by seniority. This is an exciting fast paced work environment with shift work over a 5-day work schedule with two consecutive days off during the week.
 
All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.
 
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 
Requires two (2) years experience in industrial or commercial maintenance working on large equipment and mechanical systems.

Special Certifications and Licenses: 
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida E Class Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for duration of employment
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Airport Security Badge with Customs Seal.

Preferences:
Welding Certification
Loading Bridge Experience
Generator Maintenance Experience
Mechanical Gates Maintenance Experience

Additional Information

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). 
* Post-offer physical examination. * Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with Customs clearance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Participates in the installation, alteration, operation and maintenance of generators, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical systems; performs blacksmith functions including metal forging, shaping and sharpening; uses lathes, drill presses and other metal working power tools.

Act as Lead Worker for semi-skilled employees; instructs subordinate helpers in the proper care and use of tools; instructs subordinates in procedures and methods of maintenance and repair.

Keeps record of materials used and makes estimates of time required for assigned tasks.

Supervises and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, combustion engines, gasoline motors, heating and air conditioning equipment and other major mechanical hydraulic units of equipment; performs general plumbing and electrical work related to equipment.

Makes estimates of time and materials for assigned tasks; makes sketches for subordinates to follow; inspects work for quality and conformance to specifications and instructions; keeps time and work records; prepares and submits reports.

Performs preventative maintenance, service and inspection of jet bridges, perimeter gates and motor drives, fire extinguishers, sliding glass doors and fixtures, garage doors and replaces missing broken or outdated equipment.

Repairs and clears bag belt system, performs restart and inspection of elevators and escalators.

Performs general maintenance such as replacing air filters, pressure cleaning, replacing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, fixing roof leaks.

Performs preventative and routine facilities maintenance and repairs, to include general maintenance, plumbing and/or electrical repairs, HVAC and/or carpentry based on area on assignment.


Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.


SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Competencies

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.


Emergency Management Responsibilities 
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.


County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.


All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01
Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in industrial or commercial maintenance, working on large mechanical systems?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience. If no enter N/A.
03
Are you willing to work nights, holidays and weekends shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you able to lift up to 80 pounds with or without accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Teamwork is essential in today's workforce; the ability to work and communicate with not only coworkers, but with other departments, as well as the public, is essential. What past experiences lend themselves to this area.
07
Please describe your background and experience and tell us why you think you are suitable for this position?
08
Briefly lists the types of tools, machinery, and equipment you've worked with and on in your past and present jobs. Please include specifics on locations and the environment of the work place.
09
Briefly lists the types of tools, machinery, and equipment you've worked with and on in your past and present jobs. Please include specifics on locations and the environment of the work place.
10
You are called out to a job site to fix equipment and it's the second call you've received on the same equipment/problem. The customer is beginning to get a little irate, how would you handle the situation and/or customer?
11
Briefly describe what you would do if you determined that you could not complete your assigned work on time.

Required Question

Agency
Broward County
Address
115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone
(954) 831-4000