General Maintenance Worker

City of Delray Beach • Fl 33444, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Semi-skilled manual work in either building, tree trimming operations, and/or ground maintenance activities. Work is performed under general supervision. Does related work as required. Routine manual work is responsible for the overall cleaning of parks and other building restrooms. Performs landscape maintenance, operates vehicles, mowers, and other related equipment. Performs other job-related duties as required. Performs general building maintenance and repairs. Performs safety inspections. Operates cleaning machines, buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc. Sets up chairs and tables for activities and assists in normal cleanup activities. Sweep, mop and scrub floors; wax and polish floors and furniture.

Requirements

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• One-year experience doing heavy manual labor.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Knowledge of routine manual work in the cleaning and upkeep of facilities.
• Knowledge of landscaping and turf maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, follow written and oral instructions and complete daily worksheets and/or keep records.
• Skill in operation of equipment and tools related to the position.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies.
• Report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders.
• Notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules.
• Conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time.
• Demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public.
• Operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters.
• Demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying, Walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, driving.
• Equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance, or tree care and/or turf installation.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to complete daily work sheets and/or keep records.
• Skill in operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and tools related to the position.
• Knowledge of building and/or grounds maintenance.
• Physical condition, strength and agility commensurate with the demands of the position, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various buildings, grounds and/or parks, cleans, scrapes, paints, etc.
• May spray grounds with insecticides and herbicides.
• May install turf on field, parks and other grounds. Perform litter control functions.
• Perform preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles.
• Make daily written and oral reports.
• May operate vehicles, mowers and other equipment; tree trimming tools, chain saw, clipper, and bucket truck.
• Performs building and ground maintenance activities such as mowing, weeding and general grounds work.
• Sweep, mop and scrub floors; wax and polish floors and furniture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED