General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker Salary: $35,940.52 Annually Location: Jacksonville, FL Job Type: Civil Service Job Number: 2025-06616 Department: PUBLIC WORKS Opening Date: 06/05/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Job Description Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! The Public Works and The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department are actively seeking four (4) General Maintenance Workers. As a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day. In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on‑time payments. This is skilled craft work in structural repairs to buildings and fixtures. The work requires a knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in structural repairs which is acquired through training and job experience. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others. The work is routine following established routines, instructions, and established procedures, but some variation in the sequence is permitted based on situations encountered. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requires only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some risks and hazards, but they are controllable. Operates hand tools and motor vehicles. The physical demand consists of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, and includes exposure to dust, dirt, and other unpleasant conditions and moving or lifting equipment and tools. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations, or workflow subject to superior’s approval. Examples of Work Repairs and maintains doors and windows, screens, jambs, sashes, and moldings. Plasters, caulks and waterproofs as needed. Performs minor roof and carpentry work. Repairs and replaces locks, shades, and glass. Performs block and brick masonry. Replaces floor, ceiling, and ceramic tile. Assists Journeymen in the repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and welding. Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in structural repairs to buildings and fixtures. Knowledge of carpentry, glazing, roofing, and crafts associated with structural repairs. Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in structural repairs. Knowledge of associated occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in the care and use of materials, tools, and equipment used in structural repairs. Ability to read and apply written job‑related materials. Ability to perform arithmetical calculations. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Open Requirements / Supplemental Information Two (2) years of experience involving structural repair work. Licensing / Certification / Registration Valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. Must qualify for and maintain a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver. Other Requirements Probationary period: six (6) months. Depending on assignment, must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening performed by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office prior to appointment. Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of CJIS certification. Certification obtained by completing a web‑based training course and test on physical security, incident response, protection of information and other IT specific security threats, vulnerabilities and risks. Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state, and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services. May be required to obtain specialized certifications. Veterans Preference If claiming veteran's preference, attach DD‑214 or equivalent. Submit Veterans Preference Certification Form. If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days of hiring decision. Benefits The City of Jacksonville provides comprehensive benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending plans, employee assistance program, 457(b) tax‑deferred compensation plan, ROTH IRA plan, wellness program, health intervention program, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Apply Apply at: #J-18808-Ljbffr