MECHANIC III - FIRE DEPARTMENT

Salary : $52,056.57 - $91,827.78 Annually

Location : Plantation, FL

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 4300-05

Department : FIRE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date : 11 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

This is a non-exempt position, which is specialized skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive, trucks, emergency extraction tools, two and four-cycle engines, high pressure hydraulic equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus and a wide variety of other Fire Department equipment and fire apparatus.

The employee in this classification is responsible for performing journeyman level mechanical work of average difficulty. Under general supervision, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining method of repair, following receipt of work orders. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel in the mechanical field.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Examples of Duties

Performs diagnostic tests, repairs, major overhaul and preventative maintenance of automobiles, trucks, and a wide variety of Fire Department equipment and fire apparatus assigned to the Fire Department; both heavy and light.

Performs preventative maintenance on firefighting equipment and City vehicles assigned to the Fire Department.

Conducts regular inspections of the motorized equipment of the Fire Department.

Maintains records of work performed, inspections and inventory records.

Responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of a variety of firefighters equipment; including, but not limited to, acetylene torches, fire extinguishers, ladders and life nets.

Designs, fabricates parts and components to repair and rebuild all types of fire pumps, floating, portable, fire trucks, as required by the State of Florida in the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet #1901.

Designs, fabricates parts and components to repair and rebuild all types of specialty equipment, nozzles, fire department tools, reels, air compressors and generators.

Assists in securing prices and quotations for all parts, plus a controlled inventory of the items for the repairing of all fire department equipment.

This position does not have final procurement authority.

Performs related work as required and as directed.

Typical Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive, truck, and fire apparatus trade.

Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommendations on fire apparatus construction and repair.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

A working knowledge of the operating and repair components of a wide variety of Fire Department equipment and related machinery.

Knowledge of the principles and operations of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines.

Ability to diagnose troubles in all Fire Department apparatus and other related equipment or vehicles.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.

Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with departmental officials, other employees and the general public.

Ability to operate City vehicles and possess the required license.

Education and Experience :

Journeyman level experience in the field of automotive mechanics, diesel and fire apparatus, or graduation from an approved course in the trade; completion of a standard high school or vocational school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications :

• Required : Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification
• Preferred : Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

Work Environment

This is a designated "Response" classification in the City's Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

Probationary Period

All new employees serve a one (1) year probationary period from date of hire.

Working Hours

Most full-time employees work 40 hours per week unless otherwise indicated.

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday (except City Holidays) 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM unless otherwise noted.

Pay Check

Pay checks are issued bi-weekly every other Friday; direct deposit of paycheck required to any banking institution is mandatory.

Insurance Coverage

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Closest thousand to amount of Annual Salary (policy paid for by the City) up to $50,000.

Hospitalization, Major Medical, Dental and Vision

The Employee pays a portion of the cost for themselves and for dependent coverage at a rate established by Administration.

Dependent Coverage : spouses are eligible only if they do not have entitlement to participate in another employer's group medical plan or Medicare.

General Employees Pension

Retirement - Mandatory contribution is 4% of base pay.

Normal Retirement Date : Age 59 and completion of 10 years of credited service.

Holidays

The City of Plantation observes eleven (11) paid holidays per year as declared by the City Council each year.

Personal Day

All full-time employees will be given the benefit of one (1) personal day per calendar year. Cannot be used until employed six (6) months; can not be carried over from one year to the next.

Sick Leave

13 days per year. Accrues 4 hours at end of each bi-weekly pay period. Maximum accrual is 480 hours.

Annual Leave

General Employees

1 - 5 years - 13 days per year

5 - 15 years - 19 ½ days per year

15 years or more - 26 days per year

Maximum Accrual is 240 hours. An employee is not entitled to use annual leave until employed 6 months.

Funeral Leave

3 days (8 hours each)

Jury Duty

Paid full salary - all fees received, excluding mileage must be turned into the City.

Educational Reimbursement

Employees will be entitled to a refund of their tuition and lab fees upon the successful completion of each approved course based on the following scale : (After one (1) year of employment)

Grade A.....................100 percent refund equal to the state fees charged

Grade B.....................75 percent refund equal to the state fees charged

Grade C.....................50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged

Pass" in lieu of grade.....50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged

Do you claim Veteran's Preference? (Check "no" if this does not apply.)

If you answered "Yes" to Veterans Preference above, did you attach your DD-214 - MEMBER 4 form, the Veterans' Preference Certification, FDVA form VP-1 and, if applicable, other certification forms. Please see Veterans Preference link on the Employment page for additional information. Failure to attach these documents will result in no Veterans Preference being given. (Check "NA" if this does not apply.)

Have you graduated from a standard high school or equivalent recognized certification?

Do you currently hold an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification? (A copy is required; applications without it may not be considered.)

Do you have an ASE certification? ( If applicable please attach a copy )

How many years experience do you have in skilled mechanical work, maintenance repair of automotive trucks, emergency extractions, and two and four cycle engines?

Required Question

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