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Description Technical position performing skilled repairs and fabrication to small equipment, tools, and devices. Skilled work maintaining a Small Equipment Repair and Fabrication Shop, and warehouse. Responsible for the receiving, storing, and issuing of small tools, equipment, and construction materials to Public Works crews on a daily basis.

Utilizes an electronic inventory management system. Utilizes and maintains an asset management system. Inventories all tools, parts, and equipment to ensure accurate accountability.

Performs inventory and tracks all consumables and safety equipment. Performs in field diagnostics and repairs. Communicates with vendors, supervisors, co-workers, and service representatives to ensure service and repair is effective and efficient.

Maintains and assists with the annual Asset Inventory Audit. Examples of Duties The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Maintains and oversees a Warehouse, Repair, and Fabrication Shop. Performs diagnostics and inspections of small equipment, tools, and devices. Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing small tools, equipment, materials, structures, and devices.

Repairs and fabricates small equipment, hand tools, small tools, metal structures, and devices in Right-of-Way and drainage systems. Maintains, schedules, and performs all maintenance and repairs for small equipment and tools as needed. Occasionally designs other methods for repair.

Utilizes an electronic inventory, and asset management systems. Maintains inventory records for all tools, parts, equipment, and consumables assigned to the warehouse and shop, to include requisitions, sign out sheets, purchase order history, stock levels, and repair records. Maintains inventory on all material within the DPW yard to ensure that inventory levels are maintained, and orders coordinated with the appropriate supervisor for re-stocking any material.

Maintains repair and maintenance records on all small tools and equipment. Performs inventory and tracks all consumable and safety equipment within the warehouse and shop. Communicates with vendors, service representatives, supervisors and co-workers to ensure repair is effective and efficient.

Recommends to supervisor the replacement of any equipment or tool that is not economically or practically viable to repair. Responsible for coordinating with supervisor the disposal of surplus, obsolete, or damaged equipment. Maintains and assists with the annual Asset Inventory Audit.

Performs in-field diagnostics and repairs. Responsible for scanning and documenting of uniform pick-up, repairs, and replacement. Assists with the tracking and maintenance of records pertaining to uniform rental for all staff assigned to Road Maintenance and Traffic Divisions.

Issue tools, equipment, and material to County personnel as necessary and maintains an accurate listing of all equipment or tools issued to each individual. Reviews at the end of the day the list of equipment/tools issued and notifies the appropriate supervisor of any missing tools or pieces of equipment the following day. Enforces warehouse and compound security at the close of the business day, to ensure all doors are secure and locked and any unusual situations are reported immediately to the supervisor or Assistant Public Works Director.

Operates a forklift when needed to stage material outside of the storeroom. Maintains the Compound in good appearance, requiring mowing, trimming, and planting when necessary. Assists with Emergency Preparedness after the Local, State, and/or Federal Government declares a State of Emergency.

Maintains the inventory records of Emergency Material. May assist in training employees in the proper and safe use of equipment to reduce injury and unnecessary repairs. Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval. Typical Qualifications Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).

Five (5) years of experience in small engine repair and equipment repair. Two (2) years of experience in managing inventory. Two (2) years of experience in operating a forklift.

Fabrication experience is encouraged. A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier, or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.

Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System Required Competencies Knowledge of using database and spreadsheet programs. Experience in small engine equipment and repair. Experience in operating a forklift

Good organizational and mathematical skills. Knowledge of fabrication. Ability to interact with co-workers, supervisors and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Supplemental Information Equipment Used Occasionally uses forklift to reposition large amounts of material in yard as required. Occasionally uses mowers and weed eaters to maintain grounds of the DPW compound(s). Uses computers for inventory management and mechanics tools to perform fabrication and repair.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment Able to lift at least 75 pounds frequently. Working with shop storeroom, working outside under ambient conditions. Pay Grade: 5 Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED

All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews.

Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application. Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace.

All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.