Maintenance Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4764573) Apply  Maintenance Specialist Salary $17.00 - $25.32 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07387OB Department Solid Waste Opening Date 12/17/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description This position with Lee County Solid Waste will involve performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, running parts, clean-up, painting the department's buildings, and maintaining the grounds. A maintenance specialist will assist technicians in performing repairs and maintenance work on various-size engines and machinery, ranging from light to heavy-duty vehicles and construction and landscape equipment. The incumbent will operate various types of motor vehicles, equipment, hand, and power tools. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by a supervisor for accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: + Perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance. + Run parts and supplies as needed. + Clean and paint department buildings. + Maintain the grounds. + Assist technicians with repairs and maintenance work on various-size engines and machinery. + Operate motor vehicles, equipment, hand, and power tools. + Ensure all work is performed accurately and efficiently under general supervision. The ideal candidate is someone who is self-motivated and hands-on, has attention to detail and accuracy in performance, documentation, and data preparation, dynamic ability to get things done, but is able to get along with, and gain the respect of a wide variety of people and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. + Pick-up and delivery of vehicles and equipment as needed. + General building and grounds cleaning and upkeep and organizing. + Mow grass, edge walks, and curbs, and trim shrubbery. + Paint facilities as needed. + Assist maintenance technicians in maintenance activities. + Washing, pressure cleaning, and vacuuming vehicles and equipment as needed. + Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of the maintenance shop. + Pick up trash on the site’s property, roadways, and empty trash barrels. + Completes and updates repair and maintenance work orders regarding the department’s vehicles and equipment in + Faster DB asset management software. + Performs a variety of general clerical duties including data entry, completing work orders, and maintaining files and records. + Maintains cleanliness and organization of the stock room; performs routine housekeeping duties in the parts room, shop, and work areas. + May assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed. + Performs additional tasks as required by manager or supervisor. Education, Experience, Licensing + Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School or GED and six months of increasingly responsible experience in building or construction maintenance, vehicle mechanical experience, or closely related experience. + Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. Supplemental Information + Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles. + Basic computer skills; including Microsoft Office, email, and internet. + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. + Effective organizational and time management skills. + Self-motivated; capable of working independently. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Ability to work one-on-one with individuals. + Highly organized and ability to multitask and deal with frequent interruptions. + Ability to work well under pressure. + Ability to lift 80 pounds. The work schedule is Monday through Friday and rotational Saturdays. Specific hours and days are dependent on the assigned shift. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours under emergencies. What makes this opportunity right for you: At Lee County Government, we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, as well being a participant in a robust State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans. Additionally, we strongly believe in cultivating long-lasting relationships with our employees through promotional opportunities and career ladders across our organization. At Lee County Government, we do this by supporting your career development and growth through mentoring programs, and on-the-job training to help you achieve your goals. Every day at Lee County Government, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference within our own community. Benefits Include: + Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance that is available with HMO and PPO options, along with supplemental insurance coverage. (More information on employee benefits is available at www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefit plans). + Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance + Short and Long Term + Disability Life and AD&D Insurance + Flexible Spending Account Medical & Dependent Care + Employee Assistance Program 11 paid holidays + Vacation & Sick Time + New uniforms provided + Work boot allowances + Employee appreciation/ peer recognition programs + Employee development opportunities EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Do you possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and six months of increasingly responsible experience in building or construction maintenance, vehicle mechanical experience or closely related experience? + Yes + No 02 Please explain how your background meets the qualifications for this role. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A" 03 Do you have basic computer skills; including Microsoft Office, email, internet? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No 05 Workdays are Monday through Friday, and rotational Saturdays. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours under emergency situations. Are you able to work this schedule? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email