Maintenance Mechanic II (Equipment Service Center)

Maintenance Mechanic II (Equipment Service Center) Organization Name Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic Operations Department Maximum Salary 33.77 Detailed Description This is skilled manual work with emphasis in the maintenance and repair of power tools and small equipment; and may include some facilities repair and maintenance tasks. Work involves the use of skilled trade knowledge to clean, maintain and repair various tools and small equipment such as water pumps, tractors, mowers, and generators. Work may also include reading manuals, blueprints and schematics to determine repair needs for various equipment, skilled use of a variety of tools; diagnosis and repair of electronic control systems; and tracking and performing preventative and scheduled maintenance. Work may involve lead worker responsibility over one or more semi-skilled workers on an assigned project. The nature and pace of the work requires that an employee in this class be versatile, self-motivated, have a positive attitude and be highly productive. Salary: $23.83 - $33.77 Hourly Close Date: 06-12-2026 (11:59 PM) To Qualify Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must: Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) with "X" endorsement - or - at time of application, must possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver License and must obtain and continue to maintain the "X" endorsement within five and one half (5 ) months of appointment to the position. Have considerable progressive years of experience at the journeyman-level in three or more of the different skilled trades involved. Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster. Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants: Have at least five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of power tools and small equipment. Have some supervisory experience. Have basic computer skills. Selection Process IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams. How To Apply Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs . City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions. Location Saint Petersburg, FL, US Minimum Salary 23.83 Currency USD Amount of Travel Work At Home