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Maintenance Worker

CLASS CONCEPT

This is responsible work engaged in maintaining and repairing streets, rights of way, parks, open spaces, and inmate work crew. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

NATURE OF WORK

An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks. This is entry level manual labor performing unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends work on continuous and regular basis and comply with leave request policy.

• Assists in concrete, asphalt, drainage, right of way maintenance and other trade work.

• Assists in demolition, forming, and pouring of concrete facilities to effectively maintain safe sidewalks and adequate curb drainage as well as maintenance and installation of other concrete structures.

• Assists in routine maintenance of asphalt roads and trails; pothole repair, cut in repair and resurfacing of streets to maintain all asphalt surfaces within the City's rights of way as well as road base construction and road base repairs for city streets and trails.

• Assists in cleaning and maintenance of drainage facilities structures including pipes and their structures, mowing and grading of open ditches and installation and maintenance of drainage requirements such as piping, under drains, curb inlets, retaining basins and sediment traps.

• Assists in performing routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance; vegetation cut back, mowing, weed-eating, application of herbicide and edging of sidewalks. Also performs basic maintenance on city trees, shrubs, and bedding plants including trimming and pruning shrubbery and small trees.

• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of varied grounds landscape; including, but not limited to, dirt grading and seeding or sod application to maintain an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

• Services and washes vehicles and equipment, greases and makes minor repairs on small equipment.

• Performs routine minor maintenance and cleaning of city buildings and facilities.

• Uses and maintains power hand tools, such as drills, saws, etc. as needed to complete assigned tasks.

• Set up barricades and other temporary traffic control devices in accordance with current standards and provides flagging services to (and assists) crews working within flowing traffic.

• Assists and supports City activities which will require moving and lifting heavy tools and/or materials, to carry out assignments and programs.

• Comprehends and adheres to policies, procedures and safety regulations, while performing tasks.

• Drives and operates City vehicles and equipment.

• Assists with direction of inmate work crew.

• Assist City activities with personnel, equipment, and materials, requiring moving and lifting heavy equipment, tables, and chairs for special events and programs.

• Responsible for locking and unlocking facilities and must notify appropriate individuals of any actions or findings that may have a negative impact on safety or facility security.

• Required to respond under emergency condition.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of tools and practices in general labor work.

• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards in laboring work and the necessity of safety precautions.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods of park, ground maintenance and construction.

• Thorough knowledge of Department of Corrections policies, rules, and procedures related to inmate work crews.

• Skill in the common use of hand tools.

• Ability to operate all equipment in a safe manner.

• Ability to effectively direct and coordinate the work of inmate work crew.

• Ability to compile information and prepare reports.

• Ability to establish maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year experience in roads, parks, or ground maintenance and/or repair or any combination of related training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Valid Florida Driver's License

• Successful completion of pre-employment physical examination, drug test, and criminal history background check are required prior to employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions if this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and theability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and risks of electrical shock.

Noise level in the environment is usually loud.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

Must obtain State of Florida Class "B" Driver's License and successfully complete the Department of Corrections Inmate Supervisor Training Course within six (6) months of employment.

BENEFITS

Eligible for Florida Retirement System (FRS)

SECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, and reference check; job-related tests may be required.

Drug testing is required at the time of employment.

Background check is required at the time of employment.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar related or logical assignment to the position.

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