Maintenance Worker I - Streets

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Maintenance Worker I - Streets

Reports to: Assistant Public Works Director

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 102

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is hiring a Maintenance Worker I - Streets to help maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, right-of-ways, and public spaces. This role is essential to keeping our community safe, clean, and welcoming.

We're looking for someone dependable, safety-minded, and motivated, with experience in general maintenance, grounds work, or operating tools and equipment.

Why Join Us?

• 100% paid employee health insurance (50% for dependents)
• Paid life, disability, and gym membership reimbursement
• 26 PTO days + 14 holidays annually
• Paid parental leave & flexible scheduling
• Pension plan with immediate vesting

Apply today and help us keep Fort Myers Beach moving forward!

Position Summary

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work related to the maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of Town streets, sidewalks, signage, and related infrastructure. Work includes operating equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring safe and accessible roadways for the community. Employees in this role may also be assigned general maintenance tasks beyond streets as directed.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Performs routine maintenance, repair, and cleaning of Town streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and road shoulders.
• Assists with asphalt and pavement repairs, pothole patching, curb and gutter maintenance, and sidewalk replacement.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains traffic and street signs; paints pavement markings and crosswalks.
• Collects and removes litter, debris, and obstructions from roadways, sidewalks, storm drains, and rights-of-way.
• Trims vegetation, removes weeds, and performs brush clearing along streets, sidewalks, and stormwater ditches to maintain visibility and drainage.
• Assists with stormwater system maintenance, including clearing inlets, drains, culverts, and ditches.
• Prepares for and participates in storm and hurricane response, including debris removal and emergency road clearance.
• Safely operates light and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, compactors, mowers, and hand/power tools in support of street maintenance projects.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment; reports needed repairs to supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials; assists with ordering and tracking replacements.
• Follows all safety procedures and uses appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Completes required documentation, logs, and reports for daily operations and vehicle usage.
• Provides support to Town-wide Public Works activities and may assist with facilities, parks, or grounds maintenance and project tasks as assigned.
• Report maintenance issues, damage, or safety concerns to supervisors for prompt resolution.
• Collaborate with other maintenance workers, departments, and agencies to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Assist with Town-wide Public Works requests to include night and weekend support for meetings and events.
• Performs weekend and holiday work as assigned.
• Attend all required training for operations.
• Attend all assigned meetings.
• Operates a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks as directed.
• Performs emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Education, Certification, and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED; one (1) year of experience working in maintenance and/or related fields.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic groundskeeping, housekeeping and building maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of how to use and apply paints, sealers, and stains properly.
• Knowledge and application of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in streets, grounds, and facility repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) of assignment.
• Ability to operate service vehicles, including pickup trucks, utility vehicles, riding lawnmowers, etc.
• Ability to safely operate motorized tools, manual tools, and light equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, saws, drills, augers, tillers, compactors, and emergency generators.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to utilize a variety of modern office equipment and operate a computer as necessary.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to work outdoors often during extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle a multitude of diverse tasks simultaneously while maintaining an attention to detail for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in task performance.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions in task processing and prioritization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, calculate decimals and percentages and compute discount, ratio and proportion and profit and loss.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various types of information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the public.

Physical Requirements:

• The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Tasks involve frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavy objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate.
• Requires excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized electrical and gas operated equipment.

Environmental Requirements:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, extreme temperatures and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks.

Sensory Requirements:

• Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.

Veteran's Preference:

The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans, spouses of veterans, and qualifying family members, in accordance with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs guidelines.

How to Claim Veterans' Preference:

1. Notify Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com to request Veterans' Preference at the time of application.
2. Obtain the Veterans' Preference Form, which will be provided by Human Resources, and indicate your eligibility.
3. Submit the required documentation (e.g., DD-214 form, VA disability letter, or applicable spouse documentation) along with your completed application.

If you require assistance or have questions about this process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following:

1. Pre-employment drug screening, pursuant to the Drug-Free /Alcohol-Free Employment Policy as outlined in the Town's Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022.

1. General background verification.