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OPS MECHANICS HELPER  

** APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED **

HIRING SALARY:  $12.00 per hour 

HOURS:                 25 per week    

CONTACT:              Tim Frost via email at Tim.Frost@tcc.fl.edu                   

MAJOR FUNCTION:  This is semi-skilled work in the repair of motorized grounds equipment, small engine equipment and golf carts.   

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalency diploma and 1 year experience in the repair and maintenance of motorized equipment and small engines. 

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING: Basic equipment service and maintenance. Basic knowledge of 36v and 40v systems. Basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of repair tools. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather and temperatures. Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds or more. Ability to drive vehicles, tractors, trucks, and equipment. Applicant must have a valid Driver’s License. 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO VETERANS AND SPOUSES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE VETERANS' PREFERENCE LAW. AT TIME OF APPLICATION, SUBMITTAL OF FORM DD214 IS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE CLAIM.  NOTE:  PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR DD214 AS AN ATTACHMENT AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.  

***TCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/E-VERIFY EMPLOYER *** 

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting. 

The College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.  Tallahassee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its programs and activities.  Inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer, Room 239 Administration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 201-6074,tolsonr@tcc.fl.edu. 

ALL PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 

 If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources at (850) 201-8510.

Required Skills Required Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• None
• Must have a valid Class A or CDL.
• Must have a valid Medical Card as per DOT standard.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.

· Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

· Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

· Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

· Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

· Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance