Small Engine Technician

Salary : $38,502.00 - $44,278.00 Annually
Location : Altamonte Springs, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400080
Department: Leisure Services
Division: Fleet Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/18/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Function
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs to Small Engine landscaping and maintenance equipment.
Tasks/Duties

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on Small Engine equipment, to include handheld landscaping and maintenance equipment, all terrain utility vehicles, ride-on and walk-behind mowers, air compressors, portable generators, pressure washers, water pumps and chemical sprayers.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on small diesel engines, to include water pumps, wood chippers, tractors and all terrain utility vehicles.
• Complete necessary repairs to Small Engine equipment, to include engine repair and replacements, carburetors, tune ups, hydraulic and drive systems, transmissions, and all other worn or damaged components.
• Remove, replace and sharpen lawn equipment blades.
• Diagnose and repair faulty electrical system components to include starting and charging systems, electronic engine controls, lighting, accessories and wiring harnesses, etc.
• Utilize computerized work order system to create and enter work orders, research equipment history and account for labor times.
• Communicate effectively with parts personnel to acquire both inventoried and special-order parts.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• Drive to and from various locations and perform service calls to equipment in the field. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years experience in Small Engine maintenance and repair to include: Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki, and Honda experience.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years experience in diesel engine repair.
• Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle experience.

Supplemental Information
Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Clearance process to include national fingerprint-based records check and approval for controlled access to protected information.
Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.
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01
Do you have three (3) years' experience in Small Engine maintenance and repair to include: Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki, and Honda experience?

• No
• Yes

02
Do you have a valid driver license? Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have three (3) years' experience in diesel engine repair?

• No
• Yes

04
Do you have Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle experience?

• No
• Yes

05
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history.
Required Question