Trades Technician

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Nature of Work

The purpose of the class is to maintain City buildings, facilities, grounds, and irrigation systems. The class is responsible for installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of facilities including electrical, carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, painting, masonry, outdoors structures and fixtures, and completing logs, forms, and reports. Also responsible for the efficient maintenance of City parks. The class works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Inspects or monitors condition of buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, and outside structures for needed maintenance or repairs. Initiates installation, modification, construction, maintenance or repair actions in response to inspections or work orders in regards to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Estimates materials and determines tools, support equipment, or other things needed for job; secures needed items and transports to job site. Performs indoor maintenance including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or mechanical repairs, fixture moving or repair, and other. Performs outdoor maintenance including concrete work, painting, roof replacing or repairs, structure or fixture repair, and other. Assists other departments or offices with maintenance tasks. Maintains job-related forms such as logs, activity reports, material reports, and other. Operate a wide variety of Maintenance equipment. Work in adverse weather conditions. Work independently or with other staff. Effectively communicate and deal with public.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of four years of job-related experience. Must have a good working knowledge of plumbing repairs and maintenance, HVAC preventative maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting/minor repairs. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida. Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha. Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha. Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions. Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%. Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid. Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay. Holidays: 11 paid holidays. PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement. Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions. Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness. Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.