Maintenance II - Boys Ranch

The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is dedicated to preventing delinquency and developing lawful, resilient, and productive citizens. Join our team to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth.

About the role

The Maintenance II position performs a range of routine unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance and repair work of structures and related facilities in support of operations on and around the assigned area of responsibility. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine repair and preventative maintenance work on buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment to ensure proper working order and appearance
• Prepares and forwards material and parts requisitions
• Maintains accurate maintenance operation records related to materials and work
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Operates and performs operator’s maintenance on a variety of equipment and various hand tools to perform repair and maintenance work
• Assists in planning ongoing projects, special projects, and possible future requirements based on the age and usage of buildings, equipment, and facilities
• Participates in the youth vocational exploration work program and directly supervises youth through hands-on experience with the maintenance function
• Handles other facility-specific duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of maintenance experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Valid Florida driver’s license in good standing

Skills

• Knowledge of basic methods, practices, and equipment used in maintenance work
• Basic knowledge of the operation of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and repair work, including methods and techniques for storing equipment, supplies, and materials
• Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance activities and methods for storing equipment, materials, and supplies
• Skilled in the performance of one or more trades
• Ability to perform a variety of building, grounds, and equipment maintenance duties
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in general maintenance
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, perform routine clerical work, maintain and monitor inventory levels, and perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
• Ability to provide information and assistance to parents, youth, the general public, and other staff members in a helpful, courteous, and timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, work independently with limited supervision, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines in an environment with changing priorities
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adapt an effective course of action
• Ability to safely use tools and equipment used in general maintenance and repair work

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to walk, stand, lift, climb, sit, stoop, kneel, balance, or crouch
• May be required to work in or inspect confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
• May work on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Operates motorized equipment or vehicles and office equipment such as phones, copy machines, faxes, etc.
• Required to use hands and fingers and reach within arm’s length
• Occasionally taste and smell
• Required to lift up to 10 pounds extensively, 25-50 pounds regularly, and over 100 pounds occasionally
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Required to travel occasionally for training purposes or as assigned to other agency locations to provide assistance

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed in an indoor or outdoor environment, subject to traveling from site to site
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, temperature changes, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, chemicals, unpleasant odors, inclement weather, and/or loud noises
• Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with up to 4% company match
• Annual Leave and Sick Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health Savings Account, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Aflac products available

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law.