Public Works Service Worker II Full Time

Public Works Service Worker II Full Time

The City of Lake Alfred is seeking a dependable and hardworking Service Worker II to support the daily operation, maintenance, and care of City streets, right-of-ways, stormwater systems, utilities infrastructure, and various City facilities. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hands-on work that directly supports essential public services and community safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain City streets, alleys, right-of-ways, stormwater facilities, and City-owned buildings.
• Perform routine grounds and roadway maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, spraying ditches, and debris removal.
• Operate lawn equipment, hand tools, small power tools, light trucks, and other mechanized equipment used in grounds and street maintenance.
• Clean and maintain storm sewer pipes, catch basins, ditches, and sidewalks.
• Assist with carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repair tasks as needed.
• Mix and apply herbicides and non-restricted pesticides; support all phases of landscape installation and maintenance.
• Provide support for sanitation collection, cemetery maintenance, and City special events when assigned.
• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours needs, including disaster and storm response.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in street, grounds, or similar maintenance work (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Ability to operate lawn equipment, hand tools, power tools, and large/heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, FDOT requirements, tools, and proper maintenance practices.
• Ability to follow written/oral instructions and interact courteously with the public and coworkers.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Class B CDL required or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor including lifting up to 70 lbs., climbing, kneeling, crawling, standing, pulling, and pushing.
• May require working at heights (e.g., roofs or ceilings).
• Must be able to safely operate motorized vehicles and all manual/electric tools required for assignments.

The City of Lake Alfred is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

City of Lake Alfred