Maintenance Worker

Position Description

Performs routine work involving the use of skills acquired by experience. This work requires more than usual physical strength and endurance. Employee works under the supervision of a supervisor or a designated crew leader who issues oral work orders and inspects work frequently. Performs basic equipment operation, ensuring adherence to proper operating and safety standards. Employees in this class receive general supervision from superiors who lay out general work requirements. Employees perform tasks as outlined herein according to the division of assignment.

Job Duties

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintains grounds of city property, performing any combination of following tasks: sprays and trims foliage, clears brush, cuts and edges grass and weeds, assists in tree and bush planting.
• Removes rubbish and other refuge from grounds as well as replenishes restroom supplies and changes garbage and trash containers.
• Repairs and cleans buildings, walks, tables, floors, fireplaces, utility installations, tools and equipment.
• Assists field crews and trades workers in a variety of tasks, mixes concrete and assists equipment operators in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Repairing, removing and replacing concrete flatwork for sidewalks, curbs and driveways. Includes grinding minor deviations, demolition, tree root removal, grading and formwork.
• Clears, digs ditches, assembles sand bags and builds retaining walls.
• Installs traffic devices, erects barricades, tacks down reflectors and assists in patching roads.
• Performs work in manholes.
• Sets up and operates cement mixers, pumps, compressors, generators and compactors.
• Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks and vans; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes, equipment and larger or bulky objects.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by two (2) to three (3) years experience in general maintenance work, preferably in a public works environment, including use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work; or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Possess, or obtain within 12 months of hire, and maintain a Florida Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification. Possess, or obtain within 12 months of hire, and maintain a Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license without any restrictions.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of basic tools used in maintenance and construction work. Knowledge of the safe use and proper care of power tools and small power equipment. Knowledge of safety rules and regulations related to public works maintenance operations. Ability to operate basic equipment and machinery, e.g., pumps, generators, compressors, grounds maintenance equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees. Ability to understand and follow verbal and basic written instructions.