Maintenance Worker, EOI or EOII - Ditch Maintenance - Inmate Mowing Crews

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled to skilled vehicle and equipment operation in the installation, maintenance and repair tasks associated with City stormwater system infrastructure. Depending on level of experience, candidates may be hired as MW, E01, or E02.

This position will primarily be responsible for the oversight and support of prison inmate work crews engaged in the mowing and ongoing maintenance of Stormwater ditches.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, e.g., edging, mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting.
• Performs custodial tasks, i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls, changing light bulbs, cleaning air filters.
• May perform minor maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, and other City property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines, e.g., plumbing, masonry, carpentry, flooring, irrigation systems.
• May operated a wide variety of light equipment and machinery, e.g., automobile, pick up truck, fork lift, lawn mower.
• May utilize a wide variety of manual, gas, and electric powered hand tools, e.g., hammer, shovel, rake, screw drivers, wrenches, digging bar, chainsaw, chemical sprayer leaf blowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, edger.
• Position performs a variety of labor-intensive work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals.
• Cleans, maintains, and adjusts tools, equipment, and machinery, e.g., maintains fluids, performs general servicing and minor repairs.
• Participates in the set-up and removal of tables, chairs, stages etc. for daily meetings and classes.
• Responds to emergency situations to confine, resolve, or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions, i.e., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks.
• May be required to work late hours, weekends, and emergency response.
• Must be able to respond to emergency and after-hour calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Obtains oral and written quotes in the procurement process of parts, materials, and equipment according to City policies.
• Responsible for ensuring all work and activities are performed safely and in accordance with City policies.
• Completes all required paperwork to include work orders and monthly reports.
• Must function in severe weather conditions and have the ability to respond to hazardous/risky situations and perform mitigation efforts in emergencies.
• Performs related duties as directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, OR CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by demonstrated ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the work. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Preferred candidates will possess past experience as correctional officers and / or currently be certified by the Florida Department of Corrections to supervise prison inmate work crews. This is a working position in the field that will require the chosen candidate to operate light and heavy equipment in harsh field environments. Candidates must be comfortable supervising, transporting, and assuming direct responsibility for prison inmate crews in the absence of certified correctional officers. Strong heavy equipment operator skills, mowing and landscaping experience, and a current Class-A CDL are preferred, however in-house training can be provided.

Depending on level of experience, candidates may be hired as a Maintenance Worker, Equipment Operator I, or Equipment Operator II

Maintenance Worker - Must possess a minimum of (2) years experience in grounds keeping and/or general maintenance.

Equipment Operator I - Must possess (11) months experience in operating light to heavy equipment. Must possess a Class "B" CDL license.

Equipment Operator II - Must possess (3) years of light and heavy equipment operating experience including but not limited to operation of backhoe, front end loader, excavator, skid steer, gradall, etc. Must possess a Class "A" CDL license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work.
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors.
• Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion.
• Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, sit, and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet.
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time
• Ability to with stand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass, and various chemicals.
• Ability to work flexible hour's necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to push and/or pull over 100 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, work near moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently performing labor intensive work within difficult environmental conditions.