Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker in Public Works

A Maintenance Worker in Public Works performs general manual work and semi-skilled labor to maintain the City's right-of-way areas. Depending on the area assigned, this position is generally responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of City grounds, streets, sidewalks, stormwater drainage systems and other City facilities, performing duties such as mowing, trimming, debris removal, sidewalk and curb maintenance, and assisting with stormwater drainage systems. The position ensures that public spaces remain safe, clean, and accessible for residents and visitors. This position is designated as "essential personnel" and may serve as a member of the Emergency Management Team, required to report for duty during emergencies, natural disasters, or other critical events.

Essential Functions

General Maintenance:

• Operate specialized vehicles and equipment including a bucket truck and clam truck for tree trimming, debris removal, and other ROW maintenance tasks.
• Use hand and power tools to clear vegetation and debris.
• Assist with the installation and repair of signs, fences, and other ROW infrastructure.
• Support storm preparation and cleanup efforts, including sandbagging and debris removal.
• Respond to work orders, citizen concerns, and emergency maintenance requests.
• Assist other departments or crews as needed.
• Maintains equipment and tools.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Regular in-person attendance during City and department business hours, since face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees, outside colleagues, residents, or vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information located on in the workplace is required.

Trees Maintenance:

• Maintain city-owned right-of-way areas including medians, road shoulders, sidewalks, and easements.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and hand tools.
• Remove litter, debris, and vegetation from roadways, sidewalks, and drainage areas.

Concrete & Asphalt Maintenance:

• Performs general concrete and asphalt repair utilizing hand and power tools. Constructs concrete forms, mixes and pours concrete (sidewalks, curbs, driveways, aprons etc.).
• Perform minor concrete patching on sidewalks, curbs, aprons, etc.
• Perform minor asphalt patching on roadways and potholes.
• Inspect concrete and asphalt surfaces for cracks, wear, or damage.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to extend the life of concrete and asphalt structures.
• Operate light to heavy equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, and concrete saws.

Stormwater Maintenance:

• Performs general inspection, maintenance, and repair of city stormwater systems to include cleaning, excavation, repair, replacement and inspection of pipes, manholes, culverts, ditches, creeks and inlet and outlet structures.
• Remove debris, sediment, and blockages to ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding.
• Operate and maintain light to heavy equipment such as vacuum trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, and dump trucks.
• Use hand and power tools for digging, cutting, and clearing vegetation or debris.
• Conduct visual inspections of stormwater systems and report issues such as erosion, illicit discharges, or structural damage.

Sign Making:

• Design and produce traffic, street, and informational signs using vinyl cutters, screen printing, or digital printing equipment.
• Apply reflective sheeting and lettering to sign blanks.
• Install new signs on streets, highways, and public buildings.
• Inspect, clean, repair, or replace damaged or faded signs.
• Ensure signs meet local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., MUTCD standards in the U.S.).
• Use GIS or asset management systems to update sign locations and conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and general maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures related to the installation, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, curbing, drainage systems, meters and underdrains.
• The ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of equipment and tools related to the position.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment safely and effectively, including bucket and clam trucks.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Capable of following written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related manual labor and/or groundskeeping experience is preferred.
• Experience with Public Works maintenance is preferred.
• Experience using heavy equipment is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Florida's driver's license.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred, or the ability to obtain a CDL within six (6) months is required.

Working Hours and Environment:

• May require work outside of normal business hours in emergency and maintenance circumstances.
• Works outside up to 100% of the time in various weather and environmental conditions. Potential exposure to heat, wind, rain, dust, dirt, noise, sewage, pond and creek water, confined spaces, uneven/slippery surfaces, below ground level, insects, native animals, and possibly chemicals.
• Moderate to Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and work on uneven terrain or in trenches.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made when requested to enable individuals with confirmed disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is considered "at-risk" for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Winter Springs will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal background screening and drug test.

Insurance: Depending on the plan selected, the City pays approximately 98% of employee's health insurance and contributes to a Health Savings Account. Dependent coverage, dental, vision, and short term disability plans are available at an additional cost. Basic life and long term disability insurance is paid by the City. Additional voluntary insurances are available such as: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances etc. are available for an additional cost.

Retirement: 401A The City contributes 5% automatically. An additional of up to 2.5% will be contributed if the employee elects to contribute to their individual 457. However, employee contribution is not required. Employee is full vested after five (5) years with partial vesting in years prior. 457 Employee contributions are matched up to 2.5%

Leave & Other Benefits: Vacation leave & sick leave accrued per pay period Additional 40 hours of PTO allotted each fiscal year 15 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts through Working Advantage Business Casual