General Maintenance Worker, Parks and Recreation

Job Summary and Essential Functions

The Town of Lantana values the service veterans the agency supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

The Town of Lantana allows for hiring at a maximum rate of up to 25% above the minimum range for the position based on education, experience, valid proof of certification(s), and trainings above the minimum requirements.

JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Public Works Superintendent or Parks & Recreation Superintendent, this position performs a range of semi-skilled to skilled tasks involving the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Town infrastructure, facilities, parks, and rights-of-way. Work includes preventative and ongoing maintenance, landscaping, minor construction, and operation of hand tools, power tools, and equipment. Employees may be assigned to Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Sports Park, or Irrigation functions based on operational needs. Flexible availability is required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response.

LEVEL DISTINCTION

Maintenance Worker I (Entry Level)

• Performs semi-skilled manual labor under close supervision
• Focus on general maintenance, groundskeeping, and basic repairs
• May operate light tools and equipment

Maintenance Worker II (Advanced Level)

• Performs skilled work with greater independence
• Operates light to heavy equipment (e.g., loaders, tractors)
• Performs more complex maintenance, irrigation, and construction tasks
• May specialize (e.g., irrigation systems, athletic field maintenance)

CORE WORK COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Works effectively independently and as part of a team
• Follows direction and accepts feedback
• Maintains professional interactions with coworkers and the public
• Exercises sound judgment in public environments
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability
• Completes work efficiently and on time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position

• Performs necessary preventative and ongoing maintenance and inspections to all Town structures including; checking light fixtures, A/C filters, and playground equipment.
• Renovates, improves and performs limited construction, carpentry, plumbing, and light electrical duties.
• Creates and replaces street signs and operates flashing signs.
• Assist with valves and clocks for irrigation systems.
• Grades shell rock roads using loader or tractor.
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment.
• Follows safety rules and regulations of the Town including utilizing personal protection equipment.
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment used specifically in the care and maintenance of all Town turf and clay athletic playing surfaces.
• Completes work orders as assigned.
• Plants new trees/foliage, removing dead trees/foliage, mowing, watering and trimming around municipal parks and grounds.
• Cleans in and around public buildings, parks, easements, rights-of-way, and other public facilities.
• Performs sidewalk and road maintenance and repairs including patching potholes and the repair of concrete and minor asphalt overlays.
• Digs ditches, builds retaining walls, fills and places sandbags, and erects barricades.
• Removes unwanted weeds, prunes, and evaluates the condition of plants; mulches as needed.
• Inspects play area surfaces and amenities in accordance with proper regulations and standards.
• Prepares and inspects parks and grounds for special events, insuring they are properly groomed, presentable, and safe.
• Assist with eleven special events by decorating, event setup and breakdown, and performing tasks during the event.
• Follows safety rules and regulations of the Town including utilizing personal protection equipment.
• Maintains and repairs damaged or missing street signage.
• Removes dead animals and graffiti.
• Completes work orders as assigned.

(SPORTS PARK ASSIGNMENT)

• Performs maintenance of athletic fields and sports park common areas, including grooming surfaces; removing and installing bases; edging; replenishing clay; mowing; weed eating; applying herbicides and pesticides; filling holes; installing sod; fertilizing and aerating turf; trimming trees and shrubbery; removing debris and litter; pulling weeds; inspecting park grounds; maintaining irrigation systems; and repairing or replacing basketball and batting cage nets.
• Prepares baseball and soccer fields for play by maintaining proper field conditions and exact dimensions; cleans and maintains restroom facilities; and services trash receptacles as needed.
• Interfaces with the public and makes determinations regarding unacceptable behavior, theft or vandalism causing unsafe or destructive conditions to grounds and facilities.

(IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN ASSIGNMENT)

• Performs maintenance, installation, dismantling, and repair tasks on a variety of irrigation, mechanical, and electronic system components, e.g. pumps, drive motors, check valves, sprinkler heads, piping systems, hydraulics, earth excavation, etc.
• Works from developed plans to prepare ground for layout of pipes or to reach damaged pipes.
• Works in the modification of irrigation systems within the Town, including assembly of pipes, valves, timing devices, program controllers, and other related hardware and software.
• Monitors and performs adjustments on all the Town's systems as needed to ensure proper turf and landscaping control.
• Programs automated systems according to established watering schedule.
• Keeps logs of all activities at each irrigation system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the safe use and care of power tools, hand tools, and light to heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of buildings, roads, and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Knowledge of sign creation.
• Ability to complete tasks on schedule with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. frequently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

(KSA - IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN ASSIGNMENT)

• Knowledge of the operating principals of pressure, flow and capacities as related to water distribution systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems as related to irrigation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electric pump motors including impellers, seals, bearings, start and run capacitors, and check valves.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics and do pipe locates.

Minimum Requirements and Special Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Maintenance Worker I

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some experience in maintenance, landscaping, or related work preferred
• Valid Florida Driver's License

Maintenance Worker II

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance, construction, or related field
• Possession of a Florida Class "B" CDL
• Possession of one or more of the following certifications: Public Applicator License-Right-of-ways and Ornamental Turf; Registered Flagger (American Traffic Safety Services Association); or Work Zone Traffic Control
• Irrigation assignment requires specialized experience in irrigation/plumbing systems

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A condition of employment is that the employee must have and maintain suitable and dependable means of communications/transportation available whereby contacts can be made by management and staff for response to emergencies requiring expeditious corrective action. Where an emergency impacts the Town of Lantana, all employees are subject to work or return to duty as directed to ensure continuation and restoration of services, maintain safety and fulfill the Town's responsibility to its citizens. Employee may be required to assist in duties unrelated to regular duties during emergencies. Employee is subject to