Facilities Worker II - Athletic Field Maintenance

Job Overview Performs progressively responsible facility maintenance duties, which includes minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, and/or performs progressively responsible grounds maintenance duties. Displays more specialized knowledge in the areas of tree trimming, irrigation repair, carpentry, athletic field maintenance, etc. An employee in this class usually functions as a crew leader. Essential Functions Monitors and prints out work orders; closes out work orders performed; keeps track of work in progress Plans and assigns duties and work activities May supervise and participate in planting, mowing, watering, cleaning and trimming municipal parks and grounds; planting trees, flowers, and shrubbery; and operating equipment necessary in completing assigned tasks May climb trees using ropes, hooks or a hoist mounted on a truck; does necessary trimming and pruning to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property; fell dead or dangerous trees and cut dead limbs, remove overhanging or damaged limbs May perform maintenance of municipal facilities and property, such as landscaping work involving the use of hand and power tools Performs landscaping duties, including mowing, edging, weed eating, and blowing May be required to respond to emergency calls Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance Additional Responsibilities May operate specialized trucks, small roller, grader, cement saw, tractor and various mowing equipment. May supervise and participate in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of the equipment May perform semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of hand tools and perform manual work in conjunction with job assignments May perform duties in conjunction with City street maintenance such as erecting signs, barricades and clearing debris May inspect public trees to diagnose disease; ensuring healthy tree growth; removes tree stumps Performs related work as required Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of three (3) years of related experience using equipment powered by motor and other hand tools. Depending on the department and area of specialization: CDL Class B with airbrakes may be required CDL Class A or passenger endorsements may be required Public Ornamental and Turf Pest Control license may be required To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: Special Requirements Availability to work staggered schedules including evening hours when necessary. As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr