Mechanic

$25.00/hour Depending on Qualifications. Full-Time employer paid benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, paid holidays)

Job Title: Mechanic

Department: Public Services

Summary

Performs maintenance repairs on all mechanical equipment used by Public Works. Manages the equipment maintenance schedule, tool control crib, and bench-stock inventory. Provides inputs for equipment maintenance budget. Tools are provided.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following are not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive listing of skills and abilities required to perform the job. Management may assign additional tasks as required.

The following duties are not intended to be all-inclusive but represent key responsibilities. Management may assign additional tasks as needed.

• Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin, adhering to the City’s mission, vision, values, and goals, while maintaining professionalism in both appearance and behavior.
• Contributes to the development and execution of Home Teamwork Plans.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies, codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
• Repairs heavy equipment, including hydraulics, final drives, power take-off units, starters, alternators, cooling systems, diesel engines, and transmissions.
• Repairs all other vehicles as necessary.
• Schedules and oversees preventive maintenance and overhauls for all equipment.
• Provides input for vehicle renewal-replacement schedules and equipment maintenance budgets.
• Determines the need for outsourcing equipment or vehicle repairs and establishes vendor maintenance contracts.
• Performs maintenance and repair on small engine equipment, including lawnmowers, weed eaters, pumps, compressors, and chainsaws.
• Sharpens tools, including chainsaws, shears, and mower blades.
• Informs Supervisor of necessary tools, repair manuals, equipment, and supplies required for maintenance tasks.
• Recommends measures to enhance machine operations and efficiency.
• Maintains cleanliness of the maintenance shop and ensures proper storage of Public Works equipment.
• Serves as the City’s Fleet Manager.
• Remains available on a 24/7 “on-call” basis for Public Works-related emergencies.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of Home Team Quality measures through the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not include direct supervision of other employees.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience.
  
  

Licenses Or Certifications

• Valid Florida Class “E” Driver’s License required.
• ASE Certification is preferred.
  
  

Special Requirements

• None.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Proficiency with office equipment, such as multi-line phones and copy machines.
• Competence in computer-based tasks including data entry, word processing, and accounting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical and administrative documents, instructions, and methods.
• Demonstrates problem-solving abilities when addressing complex, non-standard situations.
• Proficiency in math for calculations involving percentages, time, and weights.
• Ability to inspect, analyze, and measure objects for proper functionality.
• Ability to differentiate colors and identify defects in materials.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, supervisors, the public, and elected officials.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure with competing deadlines and priorities.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform essential duties:

• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, and occasionally taste or smell.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, electrical hazards, and loud noise.
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat, high places, caustic chemicals, and vibration.
  
  

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Continuing education, including job-related coursework, seminars, and CEUs.
• Participation in professional associations.
• Volunteering for special projects and cross-training opportunities.
• Serving on City committees and initiatives.
  
  

The City has the right to revise this description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Miscellaneous Information

Background Check Required