Maintenance Worker

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton! At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported. Why Boca Raton? Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. General Definition Of Work Performs intermediate semiskilled work performing a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments involving the use of common tools; frequently operates equipment in connection with semiskilled tasks to which assigned; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Essential Functions TYPICAL FUNCTIONS Maintains and repairs streets, right-of-ways, sea walls, canals, bike paths, and storm sewers; Cuts and removes asphalt; smoothes cut area; Places rock in area if required, tamps or rolls cut area; Shovels new asphalt onto cut area and rolls or tamps; Repairs sidewalks; removes broken or dangerous sections and grades area; Forms sidewalks; places concrete into formed area; smoothes and finishes concrete; Maintains sea wall seams; patches sea wall; builds bike paths; Lays asphalt and concrete; patches pot holes, radii, and crossings; Operates various power tools in conjunction with maintenance and repair tasks. Related Tasks Trims and prunes trees; Maintains storm drain ditches and storm drain pipes; Clears debris from storm drains; Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Some knowledge of the construction, maintenance, repair, and tasks of various street maintenance work; some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of the common hand and power tools required in the work; some knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Minimum And Preferred Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade and six (6) months of experience in maintenance, repair and/or construction activities. Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years. Special Requirements Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty. Post-offer Background Requirements Criminal Background Check Employment Verification Reference Checks Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check Workers' Compensation Physical Drug and Alcohol Screen Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Veterans’ Preference The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process. City Of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 years and over 14 hours per month CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE : Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year, each fiscal year. SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50% HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows: 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,000 annually RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below: The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatory contribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period. An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution. The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection. Optional : 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available. HOLIDAYS : 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1 floating holiday. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays. FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT : Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds. MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year. EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft. #J-18808-Ljbffr