Maintenance Worker II

Maintenance Worker II Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department are actively seeking a Maintenance Worker II. Benefits include twelve (12) paid holidays, a personal leave day, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible spending plans, and federal student loan forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service. Responsibilities Perform semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public works projects, public parks grounds, athletic fields, and associated right‑of‑way/public property maintenance duties. Operate mowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, chain saws, concrete saws, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, pitchforks, trowels, shovels, and other simple machines and equipment. Perform landscape installation tasks such as grading, leveling and installation of retention walls. Install, repair, and maintain sidewalks, curb and gutter, and fences; include backstops, cleanup of drainage lines, manholes and catch basins. Operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more, including dump trucks, asphalt spreaders, tractors, backhoes, front‑end loaders, weed machines, street sweepers and heavy rollers. Operate and perform minor repairs on various small equipment such as portable rod motors, rodding machines, winches, gasoline powered tamps, pavement breakers, pipe saws, pneumatic powered tamps, grinders, manual pipe cutters, chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, edgers and trimmers. Provide input to Crew Leader in estimating materials needed for the job. Demonstrate proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies. Perform related work as required. Qualifications Knowledge of tools and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and construction of public works, public parks grounds, athletic fields, and landscape projects. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in operating and routine maintenance of trucks and light construction equipment. Ability to operate mowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, chain saws, concrete saws, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, pitchforks, trowels, shovels, and other simple machines and equipment. Ability to perform semi‑skilled construction tasks under adverse weather conditions. Ability to operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more, including dump trucks, asphalt spreaders, tractors, backhoes, front‑end loaders, weed machines, street sweepers and heavy rollers. Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform minor servicing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to lift and move supplies and materials weighing 50 pounds or more. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must be able to perform manual labor and to read and write English. Preferred Experience Six months of previous work experience in general maintenance or construction. Licensing / Certification / Registration A valid Class B or higher commercial driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment. Registration with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse is required prior to appointment. Must obtain and maintain a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver. Other Requirements The probationary period for this class is six (6) months. This classification performs safety‑sensitive functions and is subject to pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401). Application Information Apply at For veteran’s preference, attach DD‑214 (Member Form‑4 copy) or military discharge papers and the Veterans Preference Certification Form. Contact info: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr