General Maintenance Mechanic

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Performs semi-skilled work and assists higher-level coworkers in performing further-skilled tasks in the repair, maintenance, and installation of building, plumbing fixtures/equipment, air-conditioning, electrical, and other mechanical equipment. Handles minor plastering, drywall, cement work, and interior/exterior painting. Assists with maintenance of walls, doors, floors, buildings, stairways, windows, screens, wood fixtures, and furniture. Supports general upkeep of County buildings to ensure a clean, safe, and functional environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) years of experience in building/facilities maintenance, repair, or construction at the semi-skilled level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include (must specify on application):

• Formal training in building maintenance/construction trades,

• Experience repairing, maintaining, or installing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or air-conditioning equipment in a commercial/institutional/correctional facility, and

• Experience using electrical/mechanical equipment.

All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).