Facilities Worker II (Tree Services)

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs progressively responsible grounds maintenance duties with specialized knowledge in tree trimming. This role often functions as a crew leader and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769. Essential functions include monitoring and closing out work orders, planning and assigning duties, participating in custodial tasks for municipal buildings and property, and performing landscaping duties such as planting, mowing, watering, cleaning, and trimming municipal parks and grounds. Specific duties may involve climbing trees to trim or remove hazards, felling dead or dangerous trees, and performing maintenance on municipal facilities and property. The role may also include operating specialized equipment, supervising custodial tasks, setting up and taking down event equipment, issuing tools, maintaining shop areas, performing minor equipment repairs, and performing semi-skilled tasks. Additional responsibilities may include street maintenance tasks like erecting signs and clearing debris, inspecting public trees for disease, ensuring healthy tree growth, and removing tree stumps.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience using equipment powered by motor and other hand tools.
Depending on the department and area of specialization: CDL Class B with airbrakes may be required
CDL Class A or passenger endorsements may be required
If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.
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

Monitors and prints out work orders; closes out work orders performed; keeps track of work in progress
Plans and assigns duties and work activities
Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property, including trash removal
May participate in planting, mowing, watering, cleaning and trimming municipal parks and grounds; planting trees, flowers, and shrubbery; and operating equipment necessary in completing assigned tasks
May climb trees using ropes, hooks or a hoist mounted on a truck; does necessary trimming and pruning to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property; fell dead or dangerous trees and cut dead limbs, remove overhanging or damaged limbs
May perform maintenance of municipal facilities and property, such as landscaping work involving the use of hand and power tools
Performs landscaping duties, including mowing, edging, weed eating, and blowing
May be required to respond to emergency calls
Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance
May operate specialized trucks, small roller, grader, cement saw, tractor and various mowing equipment.
May supervise and participate in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property
May supervise and participate in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment
May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment
May perform minor repairs on equipment including lubrication of the equipment
May perform semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of hand tools and perform manual work in conjunction with job assignments
May perform duties in conjunction with City street maintenance such as erecting signs, barricades and clearing debris
May inspect public trees to diagnose disease; ensuring healthy tree growth; removes tree stumps
Performs related work as required