IRC64758 Maintenance Mechanic II

This is skilled manual work in in the Police Department, involving considerable journeyman level skills in the alteration, maintenance and repair of municipal buildings and facilities. The nature and pace of the work requires that an employee in this class be self-motivated, have a positive attitude and be highly ambitious. Work involves the use of skilled trade knowledge to clean, repair or replace various facility components such as doors, fencing and lawn sprinkling systems. Work may also include reading manuals, blueprints and schematics to determine repair needs for various equipment; skilled use of a variety of tools; painting; carpentry; plumbing; masonry work; mechanical and electrical repairs; minor welding; and preventative and scheduled maintenance. Work may involve lead worker responsibility over one or more semi-skilled workers. This position primarily works days, Monday - Friday; however, depending on operational needs, the work schedule may vary to include night, weekend and holiday hours.

Salary: $23.02 - $32.63 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
• Possess considerable experience in three (3) or more of the trades involved.
• Have considerable knowledge of HVAC systems and operation.
• HBe able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have some skill using a personal computer.

Minimum Qualification: Applicants must meet selection standards for civilians working in the Police Department, including polygraph and background check. Please refer to the St. Petersburg Police Department Website for selection standards and screening process details:

Selection Standards:

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary23.02CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home