The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker - North Perry Airport
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
**MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS**
Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year.
The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker. The selected candidate will work in and around the Airport property and grounds with the primary function of keeping the property and grounds clean and free of debris. Maintenance Workers mow grass, edge and trim around airfield lighting, weed eat, hand weed and clear flower beds, trim bushes, trees and hedges, patch asphalt, mend fences, use hand and power tools, pressure clean sidewalks, lift and move equipment and furniture and; assist trades and other Airport employees as needed. The starting pay for this exciting, dynamic, and fast-paced Maintenance Worker position is $ 17.12 per hour.
Applicants selected for employment with the Aviation Department are subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification and such other procedures as may be mandated by Federal law as a continuing condition of employment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires three (3) months in maintenance work including performing grounds and landscape maintenance or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Must be able to obtain/maintain Airport security & customs badging.
Must be able to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges, movement & non-movement.
Preferences
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Maximo Work Order System
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Mechanical Gate Maintenance Experience
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Airfield Lighting and sign Repair Experience
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Airfield driving experience
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Forklift and Aerial Lift Training Certification
Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.
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Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
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Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
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Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
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Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [email protected] to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
