Maintenance Technician (Full-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 for City-owned facilities and infrastructure. Depending on the assignment, the employee uses hand and power tools and may operate equipment such as street sweepers, small bulldozers, front-end loaders, and various types of trucks. Duties may include building and grounds maintenance, custodial work, and other assigned tasks. 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. Technicians may participate in a career ladder program advancing to Level II, Level III, or Equipment Operator through years of service and job-specific certifications, with corresponding pay increases.

The position works in a generally safe and secure environment that may periodically involve unpredictable requirements or demands. Work 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. The role may require staggered schedules, including evening hours when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Possess FEMA 100, 200, and 700 certifications, or the ability to obtain them within the first six months of employment.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of routine preventative 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 safely operating 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 assess work, 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 listed physical activities, including balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, 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 for general maintenance of 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.
• Program irrigation systems, maintain inventories of necessary parts and supplies, repair sprinkler heads, valves, PVC and other pipes, check controllers and pumps, inspect systems, and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform landscaping, including planting, watering, raking, mowing, felling trees, and digging stumps.
• Repair breaks and holes in street surfaces using appropriate materials.
• Clean and maintain public buildings and municipal property, including floors, windows, and walls; replenish supplies and enforce simple facility-use rules.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Perform custodial tasks in municipal buildings and on 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.
• Support City street maintenance by erecting signs and barricades and clearing debris.
• Plant, mow, water, clean, and trim municipal parks and grounds, including planting trees, flowers, and shrubbery, 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
• Benefits (specific benefits are referenced in the job posting’s benefits tab but not detailed in the supplied description)
• Learning opportunities
• Professional development
• Career ladder program with corresponding pay increases through years of service and job-specific certifications
• On-the-job training

What This Job Offers

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