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Closing Date:

September 30, 2026

•This class fabricates and/or welds items needed to operate and maintain buildings, equipment, and vehicles; may provide services related to the procurement of vendor products and may move vehicles and equipment to and from shop. This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Fabricates and/or welds items required for buildings, vehicles, equipment, and/ or other related items May serve as a liaison with applicable suppliers by procuring and picking up materials from suppliers Performs prescribed maintenance checks related to equipment and vehicles May perform prescribed repairs to diesel/gasoline powered equipment and vehicles May perform diagnostic evaluations of equipment and vehicles Researches supplies and procurement opportunities for items required to ensure effective and efficient repairs and operations Evaluates and prioritizes work orders by determining appropriate repairs and reviewing and completing associated paperwork and work orders Responds to emergency calls for service; may transport equipment and vehicles Performs other duties as assigned or required. Positions at

Parks & Recreation:

May be assigned to other duties as needed in the field May serve as Parks Inventory Specialist when needed

TYPICAL QUALIFICATION

Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school and/or three years of experience in a fleet maintenance position working with automotive repair, welding, or fabricating, which provided knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC systems, and hazardous materials; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License CDL preferred but not required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's): applicable tools and equipment of the trade principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility purchasing principles and practices occupational hazards and safety precautions using applicable tools and equipment of the trade fabricating and/or welding items reading blueprints and sketches estimating the cost of repairs and related materials purchasing supplies and materials maintaining shop equipment researching vendors conducting negotiations communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC 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.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions

Very Heavy Work:

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

Medical / Dental / Vision plans Prescription coverage Employee health clinic Employee fitness centers Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan Deferred Compensation Plan Flexible Spending Account(s) Employee Assistance Program Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO) Group Life Insurance