Maintenance Mechanic II (Equipment Service Center)

City of St. Petersburg -
Saint Petersburg, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.83 - $30.97 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

Commercial truck driving
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

This is skilled manual work in the Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic Operations Department, involving the alteration, maintenance, and repair of municipal property. Work requires the use of skilled trade knowledge to install, clean, repair and replace various facility components, including small tools and equipment; and the use of stationary fueling stations as well as mobile fuel transporters to fuel various motorized equipment. Work may also include reading manuals, blueprints, and schematics to determine assembly or repair needs for various equipment; skilled use of a variety of tools, painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, mechanical repairs, welding; and preventative and scheduled maintenance. Work may involve lead worker responsibility over one or more semi-skilled workers on an assigned project; and may involve performing heavy manual tasks over extended periods of time, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Salary: $23.83 - $30.97 Hourly

Close Date: 07-06-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Possess either a valid State of Florida Class “B” temporary permit -or- a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License (CDL) at the time of application.

Obtain a State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License with “X” endorsement within 12 months of appointment to the position.

Have at least 18 months of experience in one or more of the building maintenance trades.

Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

Have experience in welding, commercial/residential carpentry/remodeling.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

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