Apprentice Facilities Worker

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The employee in this role may perform entry-level facility and/or grounds maintenance duties, which may include minor repairs, cleaning restrooms, landscape, trash pick-up, etc. Work requires strenuous physical outdoor work, often under unfavorable conditions. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
Some knowledge of manual maintenance work methods, procedures, tools, equipment and tasks
Possess a current and valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with an acceptable driving record
To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Responsibilities

Hand weeds, fertilizes, and waters ornamental plant beds; may assist in the installation and maintenance of annual plant beds
Operates gas-operated trimming/edging equipment to trim/edge around trees, signs, landscaped beds, etc.; waters and fertilizes lawn areas
Operates smaller gas-operated riding lawn mowers and large push mowers to cut grass in parks, medians, and other City-maintained areas and facilities
Picks up litter and debris by use of pick sticks, blowers or vacuums; empties trash receptacles
Trims and prunes trees, shrubs and bushes from ground level by use of hand tools such as hand clippers and pole saws; loads trucks with trimmings and other debris
Paints over graffiti using either roller or brush; and/or removes graffiti via use of proper cleaning materials (including chemicals/solvents)
Maintains and cleans areas using rakes, hoes, shovels, blowers, and related tools and equipment
Performs minor maintenance and repair to park furniture and related equipment
Operates light trucks and other automotive equipment as needed
Performs a variety of other manual tasks including digging/shoveling sand and dirt; lifts, loads and properly stores tools and equipment; performs basic maintenance to tools and equipment; mulches landscaped areas
Performs basic maintenance of tools and equipment
Performs related work as required or directed by crew leader or supervisor