Repair Maintenance Specialist

Repair Maintenance Specialist

Salary

$22.06 Hourly

Location

4100 Boggy Creek Rd, Kissimmee, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02986

Department

AUSTIN TINDALL

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description of Duties

Position subject to close at any time

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAY GRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under general supervision, this position performs skilled maintenance and repair work with comprehensive knowledge of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other general maintenance functions. Responsibilities include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing facility systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The position also requires the ability to diagnose and repair gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment used in sports field maintenance, as well as various tools and machinery.

Additionally, this role is responsible for documenting and cataloging all repairs performed and maintaining appropriate inventory levels to ensure the timely completion of work at the Austin Tindall Sports Complex.

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Inspects, operates, or tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Maintains a maintenance logbook. Records the type and cost of maintenance or repair work. The log book will be updated on a daily basis as maintenance/repairs occur.
• Cleans or lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
• Repairs or replaces defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassembles equipment.
• Performs weekly preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspects drives, motors, and belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, or performs other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Maintains inventory on blades, belts, tires, weed eater string, fluids, filters, but not limited to, in order to minimize downtime and improve efficiency during repairs.
• Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Dismantles devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Plans and lays out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Orders parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtains them from storerooms.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
• Paints or repairs roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Operates cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Aligns and balances new equipment after installation.
• Sets up and operates machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
• Maintains and repairs specialized equipment and machinery used in supporting and maintaining sports facilities.
• Fabricates or repairs counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
• Estimates repair costs.
• Lays brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.
• Grinds and reseats valves, using valve-grinding machines.
• Installs equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of buildings.
• Provides grounds keeping services, such as landscaping when needed
• Provides event field services such as marking and painting sporting fields when needed.
• Performs general cleaning of buildings or properties.
• Repairs and maintains in good working order all components relating to the complex irrigation system
• Maintains the functionality of the scoreboards and video boards/signage on the property
• Maintains a clean workspace, such as the maintenance shop and office, daily. This ensures a safe workplace, prevents accidents, and boosts productivity.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Four (4) years of responsible experience performing duties consistent with the Essential Job Functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand, follow, and direct written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to read and understand service and maintenance manuals
• Considerable knowledge of the assembly, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of general and special automotive gasoline and diesel driven equipment, e.g., automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment, and field maintenance equipment
• Skill in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing routine to moderately complex mechanical problems of automotive motors and equipment
• Skill in operating various automotive repair tools and diagnostic equipment, e.g., welding equipment, wheel balancing equipment, drill press, grinder, hydraulic press, battery charger, pressure cleaner.
• Ability to operate various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment, and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, backhoe, field maintenance equipment, golf carts.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification for operating various automobiles, light and heavy trucks, mechanical equipment, and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.g., service trucks, forklifts, backhoe, fire trucks, dump trucks, field maintenance equipment, golf carts
• Ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files; ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications
• Must have the basic knowledge to operate a computer and scanner to send PDF receipts to the FDD Finance Department within 48 hours of the purchase

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demand Class: Heavy

• 100 pounds maximum lifting.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.
• Physical agility is required in climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crawling.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Exposure to adverse weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, noise, and dust.

Employee Benefits

Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.

Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.

Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.

Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan

Coverage

Employee

Employee + 1

Family

Health-HRA Base

$0.00

$130.46

$202.93

HRA Buy-Up

$37.60

$174.33

$271.19

Dental Base

$0.00

$12.72

$23.42

Dental Buy-Up

$3.35

$19.24

$32.63

Vision

$3.42

$6.84

$9.15

Short-Term Disability

$0.00

N/A

N/A

Long-Term Disability

$0.00

N/A

N/A

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.

Basic Life Insurance Policy

At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.

Employee Health Center

The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.

Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.

Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals

Service Time

Accruals Per Month

1 month - 5 years

8 hours

5 years and 1 month - 10 years

10 hours

10 years and 1 month - 15 years

12 hours

15 years and 1 month - 20 years

13.34 hours

20 years and over

16.66 hours

Sick Leave Accruals

Classification

Accruals Per Month

Full time employees

8 hours

Part time employees

4 hours

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving - Day After
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Administrative Leave

40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.

Sick Leave Bank

Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.

Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program

Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)

Paid Bereavement Leave

Up to five (5) working days off.

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.

Membership in the Florida Retirement System

The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2025, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.63%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.

A 457b Deferred Compensation Program

A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored.

Employee Recognition Program

We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the "Youve Been Caught Doing Good" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise.

01

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you electing to claim Veterans Preference? (If electing to claim Veterans Preference, be sure to complete the Veterans Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

Briefly explain and list your years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel driven motors, machinery, and tools. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If no, list N/A.

05

Briefly explain and list your years of experience in skilled maintenance and repair work with comprehensive knowledge of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other general maintenance functions. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If no, list N/A.

06

Are you willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid Drivers License? If yes, what state?

Required Question

Employer Osceola County

Address 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4200

Kissimmee, Florida, 34741

Phone 407-742-1200

Website http://www.osceola.org