GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This position performs semi-skilled preventative maintenance and repair of selected automotive equipment. Work involves performing skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment. Employees in this class may work with an Automotive Technician II to gain additional knowledge of all Fleet Management equipment. A high quality of work is expected, with employee using manufacturer's and licensed technical manuals/electronic/web-based reference material as a basis for proper repair techniques and operation to ensure accuracy of work performed. Work is supervised and is quality control inspected during progress and upon completion.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Repairs, services, and performs preventive maintenance on City vehicles; manufacturer's reference materials and Fleet Management checklists are used for the specific equipment being maintained.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots vehicle components and systems prior to performing repairs or ordering parts or materials.
• Verifies manufacturer's warranty expiration, time, and mileage with shop foremen.
• Obtains shop foremen authorization prior to performing major or otherwise costly repairs.
• Conducts research on the maintenance history of subject vehicles prior to performing major repairs.
• Orders parts and materials for required repairs after thorough diagnosis.
• Physically verifies receipt of correct parts prior to their installation.
• Completes assigned repairs and assists skilled technicians with major repairs on various types of motorized equipment.
• Completes work orders for each vehicle, detailing description of repair, repair codes, time requirement, shop parts and fluids used.
• Verifies and records current meter reading.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs maintenance and servicing of shop equipment.
• Complies with EPA, Division of Storm Water, OSHA, and DOT requirements regarding safety, environmental, and transportation programs.
• Performs shop and parking area cleanup as tasked and upon observation of cleanup requirements.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• High school diploma from an accredited school or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive type equipment at the apprentice or journey level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid state of Florida Class "A" or "B" Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements or be capable of obtaining the license within one (1) year of employment.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must provide their own tools which are suitable for use on the City's motorized equipment.
• At least one ASE current certification or completion of one ASE certification within one year of employment.
• Master ASE certification preferred.
• Completion of automotive vocational or technical coursework preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the automotive repair trade gained through vocational and original equipment manufacturer schools, vendor seminars, on-the-job training, and/or other methods.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety and environmental regulations related to the automotive and equipment repair trade.
• Skill in the use of tools and the operation of machinery and equipment used in the automotive technician's trade.
• Ability to inspect automotive equipment for serviceability, diagnosis and troubleshooting and to organize repair sequences in a logical and efficient manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and operating reference materials in the English language for various types of equipment.
• Ability to apply that knowledge effectively in completing maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors, to work cooperatively with other mechanics and to maintain good working relationships with other City employees and with the public.
• Ability to properly use and return to storage City owned shop tools and other materials.
• Reports missing or broken tools to shop foremen.
• Ability to occasionally perform oxyacetylene and electronic welding as required.
• Ability to perform tire servicing, repair and replacement as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This work requires, throughout the work shift: continuous walking, bending, twisting, standing, handling items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• This work requires normal visual acuity, visual field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception and texture perception.
• This work involves risk of exposure to environmental hazards such as fumes, chemicals, refuse odor and refuse debris.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland

2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

• NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave

Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan

Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:

Plan C Employee 3.12%

Employer 15.64%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:

Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits

Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire

Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:

A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays

Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave

Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty

Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees rece