Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position: Mechanic I
Salary: $19.55 - $28.62 Hourly
Location : Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Fleet
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Nature of Work
The purpose of the class is to maintain city motorized vehicles and equipment. The class is responsible for preventive maintenance, major and minor repairs, vehicle modifications, maintenance documentation, and parts inventories. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects vehicles and equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs routine minor maintenance such as tire change, timing, adjusting, and lubricating.
• Performs major repairs such as engine overhaul or transmission repair or replacement.
• Performs servicing of vehicles such as changing tires, batteries, wiper blades, or other.
• May perform vehicle modification such as installing or removing special equipment, or other modifications.
• May perform State safety inspections as required.
• Performs shop or area maintenance such as general clean up.
• Prepares documentation for maintenance activities such as repairs, parts used, cost, and other information.
• Provides advice and assistance to vehicle or equipment operators as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• This is an entry level position that requires basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance, function and operation. Electrical troubleshooting and hydraulic experience preferred. Previous work experience and training is helpful but not require. Performs semi-skilled to skilled work involving set procedures but solves frequent problems.
• Performs addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and/or calculates ratios, rates and percent.
• Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports, speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.
• Performs manual and technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgment with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results.
• Requires a valid State of Florida Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
• Must have a valid State of Florida Class B CDL Permit at time of hire and obtain Class B CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.

Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.

Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.

Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.

Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.

All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account

Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.

Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.

Holidays: 11 paid holidays.

PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.

Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.

Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are:
Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.

Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.
01

Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

Select the response that represents your current Driver's License

• Class E…