Maintenance II - Parks & Grounds

Seminole, City of•Public Works - Garage, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled maintenance and manual work involving City-owned buildings and grounds, parks, transportation right-of-way areas, and traffic control systems. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Foreman. The employee must have completed at least one year of employment as Maintenance I, unless otherwise approved by the City Manager. During local emergencies, the employee may be required to perform emergency tasks involving extended work hours and extended time away from family members. The role includes routine grounds, park, equipment, facility, and right-of-way maintenance; operating trucks and motorized equipment; and performing heavy manual labor. The employee may serve as a lead worker over a Maintenance I employee when assigned. The position may also assist Streets & Stormwater and Facilities departments, support City events and seasonal activities, and attend workshops and training courses.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
At least five years of experience in the specified trades or other specific vocational preparation.
At least one year of employment as Maintenance I, unless otherwise approved by the City Manager.
Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and activities of the trade areas specified for the position.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to read blueprints related to assigned tasks.
Ability to estimate time, materials, and supplies required for repair and maintenance activities.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required for repair or maintenance projects.
Ability to complete assignments efficiently and on time.
Ability to perform duties in extreme weather conditions and to work alone.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and management.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Valid Florida Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, MOT certification, BMP certification, and FDEP Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certification, or ability to obtain them within one year of employment.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more and perform strenuous physical tasks for extended periods.
Ability to walk, stand, kneel, bend, stoop, lift, and reach.

Responsibilities

Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed eating, trimming, mulching, weeding, and planting.
Remove dying or diseased trees from City parks, properties, right-of-way areas, and roadway medians.
Use a bucket truck to trim or remove tree branches and palm fronds obstructing pedestrian or vehicular traffic or traffic signs.
Perform routine ditch maintenance and inspections, complete inspection forms, and submit them to the Stormwater Technician.
Maintain and repair playground equipment, park equipment, basketball courts, and tennis courts.
Assist with installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
Assist with maintenance and repair of pond and lake fountains.
Operate trucks and motorized equipment of various types and sizes.
Serve as a lead worker over a Maintenance I employee when assigned.
Perform heavy manual labor, including digging, lifting, loading and unloading heavy materials, and moving or assisting with moving heavy equipment.
Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, refer defects or needed repairs to the Supervisor, and clean and check tools and equipment after use.
Apply departmental and divisional policies and procedures and City personnel policies and procedures; communicate effectively with assigned personnel, other City employees, and the public.
Use working knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), Best Management Practices (BMP), and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector procedures.
Respond to emergency situations and assist with resolving problems.
Assist Streets & Stormwater with tasks such as pothole, roadway, and storm drain repairs.
Assist the Facilities Department with interior and exterior building repairs.
Set up City facilities for meetings and seating requirements.
Assist with City special events and seasonal activities, including event setup and work and installing and removing Christmas decorations.
Attend workshops and training courses.
Perform other job-related duties consistent with assigned Department responsibilities.