Maintenance Technician - Parks & Recreation

Home to more than 300,000 residents in northwest Florida, Escambia County is the westernmost and one of the oldest counties in the state. The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community. With nearly 1,800 employees, we pride ourselves on being the perfect climate for everything - building a business, raising a family and enjoying recreational pursuits. Picture perfect white sand beaches and clear, emerald Gulf waters draw millions of vacationers to Escambia each year, especially to Pensacola Beach, named the #4 Top U.S. Beach in 2020 by TripAdvisor.   WalletHub ranks Pensacola, Navarre among best 2021 beach towns to live (pnj.com)

This class performs specialized repairs, installation, and maintenance on County equipment, fixtures, facilities and associated systems; and may act in lead or senior work capacity.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.May serve as a lead to lower level staff by prioritizing and assigning work, training staff on work methods and procedures, and/or performing other related activities

Identifies, troubleshoots, tests, adjusts, and repairs problems related to facilities, machines, mechanical devices, electrical systems, plumbing, irrigation systems, utilities, facilities, fixtures, and/or specialized equipment and associated systems in assigned area of responsibility

Monitors, checks, and performs preventive maintenance activities to applicable fixtures, equipment, and/or associated systems to ensure continued and uninterrupted operation

Operates a variety of specialized tools and equipment, including heavy equipment, in order to perform repair and maintenance activities

Prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records, work orders, and/or other related documentation

Installs equipment, light fixtures, and/or other applicable items; disassembles and reassembles equipment to replace worn and/or faulty parts

Monitors tool, supplies, and equipment inventory; notifies appropriate individual(s) when inventory needs to be replenished

Performs a variety of carpentry and/or welding activities in support of building and installing a variety of structures

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Positions assigned to Parks and Recreation may be responsible for:
Cleaning horse stalls
Performing a variety of landscaping activities
Preparing and maintaining athletic fields for sporting activities and eventsMinimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school and one year of experience in area of specialty; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

Knowledge of:
principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
applicable tools and equipment of the trade
basic mathematics
general maintenance principles, methods, and techniques
occupational hazards and safety precautions

Skilled in:
performing mathematical calculations
operating medium to heavy size equipment
performing general labor and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility
operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery
preparing and maintaining basic records
reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints
communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work directionCounty-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
 
All Escambia County BCC 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.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 
Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, running, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel. 

Benefits/Compensation Package:
 · Medical / Dental / Vision plans
 · Prescription coverage
 · Employee health clinic
 · Employee fitness centers
 · Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
 · Deferred Compensation Plan
 · Flexible Spending Account(s)
 · Employee Assistance Program
 · Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
 · Group Life Insurance

Salary : $30,243 - $35,131