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Equipment Repairer

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Dpwes Solid Waste Management, Virginia
Salary
$41,054.83 - $68,424.10 Annually
Closing date
Nov 16, 2019

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Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Administrative
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

Inspects, troubleshoots, performs routine maintenance on, and repairs for a wide variety of apparatus and small engine equipment. Performs routine preventative maintenance and determines nature and extent of minor and major repairs on motorized equipment and vehicles in the shop and in the field. Makes operational checks and adjustments on internal combustion motors, generators, transfer switches and system controls. Uses machine tools and hand tools safely in the performance of daily operations. Accurately mixes gas/oil fuel preparations as specified for various equipment. Performs minor fabrication work using metal working tools. Drives a vehicle to and from work locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and parts/materials. Drives commercial vehicles as necessary. Operates snow removal equipment. Exercises and observes all safety policies and procedures when dealing with equipment and tools. Participates in safety trainings. Maintains stock inventory of parts supplies and materials. Keeps minor records and performs simple administrative tasks.

Note: multiple vacancies may be filled with this recruitment.

Illustrative Duties

  • Conducts routine maintenance, finds problems and repairs a wide variety of apparatus and equipment (i.e., fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, meters, machine and hand tools, power tampers, chain saws, lawn mowers, bush cutters, concrete mixers, pumps, and augers).
  • Maintains inventory and stock of mechanical parts and equipment, and orders parts as needed.
  • Maintains records of all equipment repaired, parts inventoried, maintenance schedules and fuel mixture ratios.
  • Makes operational checks and adjustments on the internal combustion motors, generators, transfer switches and controls of the system.
  • Determines nature and extent of repairs required and performs minor and major repair work.
  • Uses machine tools and hand tools to sharpen and recondition saws (hand saws, band saws, circular saws) and other cutting tools (chisels, drill kits, knives, scissors, paper cutters, metal cutters) according to users' or manufacturers' specifications.
  • Accurately mixes gas/oil fuel preparations as specified for various equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance as necessary.
  • May supervise and instruct trades helpers.
  • May drive County truck to and from job sites for emergency repairs and for snow removal when necessary.
  • Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines.
  • Reports unsafe working conditions.
  • Complies with safety competencies.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices and tools used in the trade.
  • Working knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions.
  • Ability to use o tools, equipment and materials pertinent to the trade.
  • Ability to plan and perform work of the trade at the full journey-level.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions, schematics, blue-prints and manufacturers' manuals.
  • Ability to estimate time and material needs, determine when repair is not economically practical, and perform routine clerical tasks and arithmetical computations.
  • Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices.
  • Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to drive county vehicles.
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade, and completion of an acceptable apprentice program in maintenance and repair work, and one year of successful journey-level experience in related maintenance and repair work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years successful journey level experience. ASE Certification. Five years working with heavy equipment hydraulics Two years' experience maintaining inventory and stock using a tracking system.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license. A CDL B driver's license is required within 12 months from date of employment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Is required to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
All duties are done with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
  • Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents.
  • Ability to access tight spaces, crawl, reach, and stoop.
  • Ability to use hand tools.
  • Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.
  • Work requires performing tasks in an environment in which raw waste is present.
  • Requires one to be able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift, and handle materials with manual dexterity.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
A panel interview that may include an exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314 . EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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