Maintenance Mechanic

Skilled trades work usually at the journeyman level in several of the trades.

Work involves duties which require the application of skills generally of a journeyman level in several different trades, particularly those of carpentry, painting, electricity, plumbing and masonry. General instructions are received from a supervisor regarding work to be done; however, an employee in this class is expected to use considerable discretion in determining proper work methods. Inspections are made of completed work from time to time to determine quantity and quality of work done. Supervision may be exercised over a small group of semiskilled workers. Positions in this class differ from those in the class of Maintenance Mechanic Helper because of the higher skill required as well as the greater independence of action exercised. Performs rough and finished carpentry in tearing down and rebuilding partitions, putting in new floors and ceilings, building new equipment sheds and recreational facilities.

Repairs doors, locks, window frames, tables, chairs and other wooden equipment. Operates and maintains wood lathe, sander, power saw and related power and hand tools.

Performs maintenance and repair work on all types of cooling equipment such as air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers, on heating equipment such as steam boilers, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment and gas heaters. Makes plumbing repairs on water systems.

Performs maintenance and repair work on electrical motors and equipment involved in the operation of bridges and sewer pumping stations.

Performs masonry work, laying concrete blocks and tile, and pouring concrete.

Performs a variety of painting tasks, preparing surfaces, priming, and painting.

Performs a variety of welding tasks, fabricating hand railings, columns, fences and gates.

Performs a variety of tasks at stadium, removal and replacing beams, steel columns and struts and caring for Poly-turf.

Performs other related work as required.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent

• Three (3) years experience in building construction, maintenance, and repair work. Completion of apprenticeship program and attainment of Journeyman rank in one of the building trades is desirable.

• A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E or higher) may be utilized upon application, (See "Note and Documentation Sections" below).

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of high diploma or its equivalent and/or transcripts reflecting graduation from high minimum or higher. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of college/university transcripts of sixty (60) college credits or more, from an accredited institution, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
3. Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid through employment

* Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies :
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the OR
• A current member of the OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

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