Benefits of Broward County Employment. High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County-Funded Health Savings Account (Up to $2,000 Annually)Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:Single $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match. Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year. Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions. Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)Paid Parental Leave. THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker in the Transit Facility Maintenance Section. The Maintenance Worker in the Transit Facility Maintenance Section ensures that transit facilities (garages, bus terminals, administrative offices, buildings, etc.) are safe and operational for employees and the traveling public. This position involves performing a variety of general building maintenance and repairs, equipment maintenance, and custodial tasks. This position is physically demanding, and involves the use of manual and power tools and the operation of heavy machinery (forklifts, etc.). General Description. Performs a variety of general building and grounds related maintenance and repairs at an assigned facility. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements. Requires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Required. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment. Other Requirements. Ability to work shifts and overtime as assigned (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)Ability to report to, and work at, multiple locations as assigned. Preferences. Two (2) or more years experience in any trade related to the position, to include, but not limited to, minor building repair, carpentry, plumbing, renovation experience or minor building maintenance. Two (2) or more years Fuel Systems experience or related certification (Underground Storage Tank and Dispensing Equipment)Vocational Training (Small Engine Maintenance and/or Repair, Accredited Course/ Apprenticeship in Building Maintenance)Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a field of study related to area of assignment. Building or Small Equipment Related Mechanical and/or Electrical Certification. Plumbing Certification. HVAC Certification SCOPE OF WORK The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Maintains grounds and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe. Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County employees, minimize major repair/replacement costs, and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures. Cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, shop areas, pavilions, sidewalks, in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff; moves a variety of furniture and related items in order to relocate/rearrange work stations/offices, set up for meetings, activities, and events. Interacts with the public and/or other County employees in order to give directions/information, explain work activities/procedures, identify their service needs, and/or resolve day-to-day operational issues. Sets out temporary traffic control devices at the work site in order to provide a safe work environment and facilitate safe, efficient traffic flow. Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management. Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands. Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.