Facilities Worker II (Tree Services)

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the hired candidate to have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A or Class B with Air Brake endorsement at the time of application and upon hire. Failure to maintain an active CDL endorsement will result in separation from City employment. Performs progressively responsible grounds maintenance duties. Displays more specialized knowledge in the area of tree trimming. An employee in this class usually functions as a crew leader. This job classification is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

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.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A or Class B with Air Brake endorsement at the time of application and upon hire.
Ability to maintain an active CDL endorsement.
Ability to respond to emergency calls.
Ability to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
Ability to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Nice To Haves

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

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
Inspect public trees to diagnose disease; ensuring healthy tree growth; removes tree stumps
Performs related work as required