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- 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**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
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) ComplianceBroward 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 ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.