Building Mechanic

Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent and two years of experience in carpentry and/or painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicant's Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

This is skilled work in one or more building/facility maintenance areas, including HVAC systems, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and painting, in the Facilities Management Department and/or the Sports and Events Center for Tourism and Economic Development.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining furniture and fixtures, equipment, building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing; performing carpentry work and interior and exterior painting.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

• Exudes a positive customer service focus.
• Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
• Performs general maintenance/carpentry work in the construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, fixtures and furniture.
• Estimates time and materials for assigned projects and keeps records of cost involved.
• Provides limited supervision and instruction to semi-skilled and unskilled helpers.
• Performs services, maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC units/systems and energy management systems.
• Completes work orders as assigned, including accurate and timely entries into the department’s work order management system.
• Conducts preventative maintenance/safety inspections and repairs.
• Cleans and prepares exterior and interior surfaces for painting; prepares materials and erects scaffolds.
• Paints buildings, walls, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, as assigned, including the use of specialized equipment such as mechanical lifts and scaffolding.
• Maintains and repairs power tools and equipment, as assigned.
• Installs, maintains, and replaces electrical wiring, switches, lighting, and outlets; performs general maintenance work on buildings and grounds.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment not under contract with the carrier.
• Performs all minor plumbing repairs and notifies supervisor when contractor assistance is needed.
• Replaces and repairs lighting systems and notifies supervisor when contractor assistance is needed.
• Checks all equipment under contract for proper operation.
• Compiles safety logs, maintenance records, and accident reports as necessary.
• Repairs or replaces windows, window systems, door systems, and related hardware, as needed.
• Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
• Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
• Facilities Management: Participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Tourism & Economic Development: Acts as on-site County Representative at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, overseeing the building and activities of the public, renters, and service providers.

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices for one or more of the following areas: air conditioning/heating systems, carpentry, electrical, and painting.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to electrical and HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance.
• Ability to work with mobile devices and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platforms for work order scheduling, documentation, and preventive maintenance management.
• Ability to work from sketches, plans, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make estimates of time and materials and…