Job Description
Job Title:  Utility Mechanic
Job Location (Short):  Lakeland, FL, USA, 33813
Status:  Open
Posting End Date:  5/13/26
Salary Grade:  Maintenance Trade 08

Position Title

Utility Mechanic

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform general maintenance and repair work of more than moderate difficulty in several craft areas.

Essential Functions of this Job

Maintains and repairs various components of facilities. Works in coordination with specialized trades personnel to solve maintenance issues. Performs semi-skilled work in general building maintenance activities. Uses standard tools, material, methods and practices of several building and mechanical trades. Keeps daily records and logs. Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school, completion of GED, or trade school. Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Three years verifiable experience in construction industry in several craft areas is preferred. Knowledge of standard tools, material, methods and practices of several building and mechanical trades. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the crafts. Ability to understand oral or written instructions. Ability to perform maintenance and repair work in several crafts. Ability to keep daily records and logs. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of alternative communication systems such as electronic mail, telephones and computers.

Physical Environment

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May infrequently be required to lift mor than 50 pounds with assistance as needed. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

8 - AFSCME - Maintenance - 12-mo. OSP

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0606

EEO5

53

Approval Date

12/12/2012

Date Last Revised

3/17/2020
Information at a Glance

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Perks include:

  • Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • No-cost employee health clinics
  • Paid holidays and leave time
  • Flexible work options for some roles
  • Professional growth and development
  • Access to mentoring and support networks

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