Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) - Facilities

City of Parkland • Parkland, FL

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance and repair tasks at City-owned facilities and infrastructure. Depending on the assignment, the role uses hand and power tools and may operate equipment such as street sweepers, small bulldozers, front-end loaders, and various trucks. Duties may include building and grounds maintenance, custodial work, landscaping, irrigation system maintenance, street maintenance, and tree care. The position responds to emergency calls and may perform other related duties as assigned.

The Facilities Division provides on-the-job training in drywall patching, painting, plumbing and electrical work, roofing, carpentry, equipment and tool operation, and HVAC troubleshooting. Maintenance Technicians may participate in a career laddering program to advance to level II, level III, or Equipment Operator through years of service and job-specific certifications, with corresponding pay increases.

Work is typically performed in a safe and secure environment that may periodically involve unpredicted requirements or demands. The role may involve exposure to toxic fumes, caustic chemicals, wildlife, and vermin. Employees are required to work before, during, and after emergency operations related to tropical storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, or acts of terrorism.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance for hand and power tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used to clean and maintain municipal buildings and property.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and practices used in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Skill in the safe operation of vehicles and equipment used for assigned tasks, and knowledge of applicable City safety rules.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, materials, and equipment to maintain lawns and shrubs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, and the public.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy material and perform manual labor for extended periods in hot and humid conditions.
• Ability to adhere to tight schedules while maintaining work quality.
• Ability to read instructions, write simple reports, visually determine whether work is being done correctly, differentiate colors, and hear instructions in quiet or noisy environments.
• Ability to work staggered schedules, including evening hours when necessary.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and strenuous labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the position, including balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, visual acuity, and walking.
• Ability to work before, during, and after emergency operations related to severe weather, fires, or acts of terrorism.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and landscaping tasks to maintain municipal facilities and property.
• Operate light trucks and power equipment, including associated valves, levers, switches, hoses, clamps, and other devices.
• Sweep streets and gutters; dig and refill ditches; install sewers, drains, and water pipes; mix mortar; and carry tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Program irrigation systems, maintain inventories of parts and supplies, repair sprinkler heads, valves, and pipes, inspect system components, and troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Perform landscaping duties, including planting, watering, raking, mowing grass, felling trees, and digging stumps.
• Repair breaks and holes in street surfaces using appropriate materials.
• Clean and care for public buildings and municipal property, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing floors, washing windows and walls, replenishing supplies, and enforcing simple facility-use rules.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and perform minor repairs necessary for equipment maintenance.
• Perform custodial tasks in municipal buildings and on other municipal property.
• Line playing fields and drag, water, weed, and maintain landscaped areas on baseball and football fields.
• Set up and take down benches, seats, chairs, and other equipment.
• Perform City street maintenance, including erecting signs and barricades and clearing debris.
• Plant, mow, water, clean, and trim municipal parks and grounds; plant trees, flowers, and shrubs; and operate equipment needed for assigned tasks.
• Climb trees using ropes, hooks, or a truck-mounted hoist; trim and prune trees, remove hazards and damaged limbs, and fell dead or dangerous trees.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits
• Learning opportunities
• Professional development
• Career laddering program with advancement opportunities and corresponding pay increases through years of service and job-specific certifications

What This Job Offers

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