Maintenance Technician II, Aquatics & Sports Facilities

Job Opportunity with Village of Wellington

Become part of our Great Hometown and Join the Village of Wellington's Public Works Department! The Village of Wellington is a "Great Hometown" that strives to provide high-quality services that create economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Our Wellington vision balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment and recreational, cultural, and educational activities and facilities for all ages. The Village of Wellington is a family-oriented community located in Western Palm Beach County and is a great place to live, work, and play.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs intermediate-level technical work in the maintenance and repair of various machinery and equipment depending on the assigned department. The position is responsible for ensuring safe and proper operating conditions through the application of diverse trade skills.

Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (All Assignment Areas)

• Operates vehicles, tools, and equipment as appropriate to the assignment.
• Performs inspection and testing tasks as part of a regular preventive maintenance program and to ensure safe and proper operating conditions. Utilizes personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Maintains various records regarding assigned tasks, e.g., work orders, timesheets, materials required/used, and purchase requisitions
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Works independently or as part of a team project effort, depending on area of assignment.
• Oversees specific work of others when applicable to work order assignments
• Responds to emergency call-ins for hurricanes or other critical events.

Aquatics & Sports Facilities

• Performs tasks related to sports field preparation and maintenance (e.g. dragging/raking fields; lining/painting fields; irrigation system operation/maintenance; laying seed/sprigs/sod; fence repair; weed control applications; etc.).
• Performs services and repairs as needed to maintain sports fields and park facilities (e.g. construction projects; minor electrical/plumbing repairs; masonry; carpentry; painting; cleaning restrooms/shop/work areas; etc.).
• Provides manual labor functions as directed (e.g. digging holes/trenches; raking; hoeing; lifting; etc.).
• Operates/maintains equipment and machinery used in sports fields and park facilities maintenance (truck/trailer; tractor; turf trickster; edger; tiller; aerator; etc.).
• Applies chemicals to fields properly and safely by following written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, disposing of residual chemical products as directed, or storing them for future use.
• Performs janitorial and custodial maintenance of recreational facilities, grounds, and buildings including restroom maintenance and trash disposal as needed.
• Prepares set up for a variety of events.
• Operates vehicles, tools, and equipment as appropriate to the assignment, e.g., drills, presses, grinders, buffers, spray guns, hydraulic jacks, heavy equipment, vehicle lifts, welders, and mounting machines.
• Performs general to complex computer diagnostics and electronic troubleshooting tasks in isolating and resolving maintenance and repair issues
• Assists with setting up/break down of special events; moves and relocates equipment for special activities
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMULATION QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED required; supplemented by some vocational training and two (2) or more years of technical experience in construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical maintenance; demonstrated ability to operate a variety of trucks and tools; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License and the ability to drive a Village-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Depending on area of assignment, a "Class A" or "Class B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment or transfer, if the job assignment includes the operation of heavy equipment.
• Employees assigned to work in Utilities must have a "Tanker" endorsement on their CDL for vac trucks.
• Depending on area of assignment, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification is preferred at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment or transfer as necessary.

Regular attendance at work on-site is essential to maintain the necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that this position requires. Responds to emergency call-ins for hurricanes or other critical events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic computer applications
• Depending on the area of assignment, knowledge of basic-level repair solutions may be required to ensure safe and proper operating conditions
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing outstanding customer service
• Skill in working under general supervision with limited latitude and following through with assignments
• Skill in performing inspections and testing as part of a regular preventive maintenance program and ensuring safe and proper operating conditions
• Ability to communicate during emergency situations effectively, promptly, and accurately or to avoid hazards
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to oversee specific work of others when applicable
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 80 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. May require periodic lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Tasks require sound and visual perception and discrimination. Tasks require oral communications ability. Must have manual dexterity and be able to perform repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, or fingers. Must be able to perceive color and depth. Tasks involve prolonged eye use and/or fine visual ability; computer work, reading text, visual inspections, or measurement devices. Must be able to follow visual cues or signals.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Village of Wellington and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Village of Wellington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.