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.

It is the responsibility of all HART employees to provide a safe and secure environment for HART customers, contractors, visitors and fellow co-workers. HART employees are also responsible for:

• Adhering to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, and quality management.
• Recognizing and reporting all accidents and hazardous conditions.
• Assisting in the development of workplace safety procdures for their respective departments.
• Promoting workplace safety procedures within their department.
• Adhering to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

EEO Compliance: HART is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by Federal or State law.

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application process and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.