Career Opportunities: Maintenance Worker - PW Maintenance (23181)

Job Title

Performs entry-level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, roads, parks, and other facilities.

Location: South Area/Palm Bay

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary: $17.52 to $19.27 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

No formal training or experience is required. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to operate light automotive vehicles and less complex Public Works equipment and safely and effectively utilize hand and power-operated equipment used for site construction. Experience in constructing roads, drainage, and sidewalks is preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy physical labor performed outdoors with exposure to dirt, noise, fumes, traffic, moving heavy equipment, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, or any natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, employees will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Physical Activities/Traits

With or without reasonable accommodations:

• The employee must be able to:
  • Lift: 50 lbs. or more
  • Carry: 50 lbs. or more
  • Push: 50 lbs. or more
  • Pull: 50 lbs. or more
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  • Stand: 5 – 8 hours
  • Walk: 5 – 8 hours
  • Sit: 3 – 5 hours
  • Drive: 3 – 5 hours
• The employee must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to:
  • Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
• The employee must have:
  • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
• Other necessary physical activities/traits
  • Must lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lift concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.

Working Conditions

Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

• At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others