Job Description:

Effective September 20, 2021, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy that requires all new hire employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Performs inspections, maintenance and minor and major repairs on automotive, construction, agricultural, 2 cycle and various small engine powered equipment.

POSITION ACCOUNTIBILITIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

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    • Troubleshoots and determines repairs for various types of vehicles and equipment.
    
    
    • Makes minor and major repairs to vehicles or equipment including disassembling, replacing and/or overhauling  various equipment systems.
    
    
    • Operates various types of vehicles as required to complete proper maintenance.
    
    
    • Maintains preventative maintenance program.
    
    
    • May perform welding, minor body repairs and painting.
    
    
    • Completes maintenance reports and records.
    
    
    • Performs other related duties as required.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and

 Two years of experience repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment such as automobiles, trucks or lawn equipment; and

 Possession of a valid Driver's License.

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 An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPENTENCIES

• Working knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in the repair, maintenance and servicing of a gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks or lawn maintenance equipment.


• Working knowledge in the maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines, powertrains, chassis hydraulic and other equipment related systems.


• Working knowledge in basic equipment electrical systems


• Working knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques and methods.


• Working knowledge of parts requirements including ordering and recording.


• Knowledge of auto body repair techniques and methods.


• Skill in locating and correcting defects in mechanical equipment.


• Skill in the use of shop tools.


• Ability to safely operate motorized equipment.


• Ability to read technical manuals and specifications.


• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch at ground level.

TPA MISSION STATEMENT

To be a major driver in the economic growth of the Tampa Bay Region. We will be leading edge innovators to create global access and extraordinary customer experiences through our people and facilities to build prosperity for our stakeholders and the region.

TPA VISION STATEMENT

To be a vibrant aviation gateway for Tampa Bay, providing access and economic opportunity for our stakeholders.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.

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