Part-Time Maintenance Worker 1

City of Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Services Division is seeking a part-time Maintenance Worker 1 to perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of public works projects, public park grounds, athletic fields, and associated right-of-way and public property. The work follows standardized routines, specific instructions, and established procedures. Tasks are repetitive and typically require selecting the correct procedure rather than exercising independent judgment. Knowledge of routines and the operation of simple machinery and equipment can be learned on the job within several months.

The position involves outdoor work, including risks and hazards associated with operating machinery and vehicles on or near roadways. Physical demands include working in adverse weather, heavy exertion, and lifting and moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Work is performed under immediate supervision, with assignments detailed and prescribed by a supervisor or established procedures. The worker is not permitted to deviate from those procedures.

Applicants must be able to perform manual labor and read and write English. A valid driver's license is required before appointment and must be maintained during employment. The employee must qualify for, obtain, and maintain City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. The probationary period is six months.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform manual labor.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• A valid driver's license is required before appointment and must be maintained during employment.
• Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
• Knowledge of standardized routines and procedures used in public works, park grounds, athletic field, right-of-way, and public property maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of tools used in landscaping, maintenance, and construction work.
• Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate machinery and tools used for landscaping, maintenance, and construction work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move supplies and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning labels and symbols identifying hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of public works projects, public park grounds, athletic fields, and associated right-of-way and public property.
• Load and unload materials from trucks.
• Operate machinery and tools, including shovels, picks, sling blades, sledgehammers, axes, trowels, chain saws, concrete saws, asphalt rollers, mowers, blowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, pumps, patching machines, and tamping devices.
• Set up safety equipment and barriers around job sites.
• Clean and store tools and equipment.
• Operate motor vehicles to transport materials, supplies, and tools.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed