| Location | Pensacola, FL |
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: