Laborer I

City of Doral•City of Doral, FL

About The Position

The Laborer I performs maintenance, repair, and improvement work on rights-of-way, equipment, and grounds. The role receives general direction from the Superintendent of Streets and Public Works Director and is expected to exercise independent judgment in the field; work is normally reviewed based on results. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40-hour workweek. The City assigns the work schedule during pre-employment based on departmental needs. Possible schedules are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; or Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. The position includes groundskeeping, roadway and facility upkeep, equipment maintenance, and a range of basic and semi-skilled repair tasks. Work may involve strenuous physical labor and field conditions, including walking between sites and lifting heavy objects. Applicants must meet City of Doral employment requirements, including examinations, background and medical screening, and must be a non-smoker.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and some experience in equipment and tool repair and maintenance, groundskeeping, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Fluency in English.
Valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities and tasks according to schedule.
Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in building and rights-of-way maintenance and minor repairs, including safety precautions.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk or stand for prolonged periods, and perform strenuous physical labor in adverse field conditions.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Physically able to perform duties requiring walking, crawling, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, handling, standing for prolonged periods, and heavy lifting.
Must be a non-smoker.
Must complete City of Doral employment requirements, including a written examination, oral board, psychological examination, polygraph, physical agility test, comprehensive background investigation, and job-related medical examination including drug/alcohol screening.
Ability to exert at least 50 pounds and in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently; the job is described as medium work, with specified occasional, frequent, and constant force requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish.
Specialized training in painting, maintenance and repair, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Mow, edge, rake, weed, and clean greens, roadway greenery, and open-space areas.
Haul heavy materials, repair roads, cut grass, perform demolition, and carry out preparatory work for trades.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or materials and perform other elementary work not specifically related to a trade.
Sweep, wash, paint, and make repairs.
Perform minor semi-skilled building maintenance, including painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled or semi-skilled trade work.
Perform routine maintenance on hand-operated and powered equipment used in daily assignments, including electric motors, pumps, tractors, and mowers.
Plant and prune turf, trees, shrubs, and flowers; seed, fertilize, top-dress, condition soil, water, mulch, and control pests and weeds as directed.
Collect and dispose of solid waste from rights-of-way and grounds and pick up litter from premises.
Open and close facilities and lock or unlock them as needed and directed.
Work effectively with coworkers and the public.
Perform other public works activities as directed, such as repairing potholes and sidewalks and installing signs.
Perform other related work as required.