Vehicle Mechanic; Aviation

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Vehicle Mechanic - Aviation.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME

High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Vehicle Mechanic - Aviation.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME

2026

High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

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

Performs preventive maintenance and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of County vehicles.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires two (2) years journey level experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment or closely related experience.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

• Associates Degree or higher in relevant field
• Automotive, Medium/Heavy Truck, or Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Technician Certification
• Welding Certification
• Forklift Certification
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications
• Maintain CDL Class B License
• 1+ years Maximo Work Order System Experience
• 1+ years of Diesel Engine Experience
• 1+ years of Hydraulic Systems Repair Experience
• 1+ years of Welding Experience

Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.

Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.

Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield non-movement area driving privileges.

All Aviation Maintenance Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends and emergencies) in support of operational needs in a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) days per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.

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.

The employee must be able to work in various locations/environments including office, warehouse, airport terminals and the airfield.

Aviation Department Maintenance Division Staff are all essential positions. At any given time, staff may be required to be on the Airfield, in the Terminals, or in a work environment which conditions may expose them to weather, humid conditions; smoke, fumes or dust; tight or confined spaces; hazardous materials; or shaking, rocking and or vibrating equipment, loud noise, stairs and ramps, and large moving equipment.

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…