Maintenance Worker I (Part Time)

City of Melbourne•City of Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent or Senior Recreation Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker I performs limited semi-skilled manual labor supporting maintenance of City of Melbourne tennis facilities, including clay and hard tennis courts. The role uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment and may perform other work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience in manual work.
Valid State of Florida driver's license.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds and tennis court maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational safety rules and regulations.
Ability to operate hand and power tools, a light truck, and other maintenance equipment.
Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions and in hazardous conditions.
Knowledge of installation and repair of poles and fences and of precautions necessary in repair and maintenance work.
Ability to understand M.S.D.S. sheets.
Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds; operating motor vehicles and maintenance equipment; working at heights above three feet; and working in varied, potentially undesirable conditions.

Nice To Haves

Hard and clay tennis court maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain clay tennis courts by operating a clay court roller and golf cart with attachments; manually watering with a hose; repairing divots and low spots; applying calcium chloride and algaecide; removing and replacing court lines; scarifying and removing dead material; adding new clay; and l building, watering, and rolling clay to maintain a level surface.
Maintain hard tennis courts by operating blowers and pressure washers, performing weed and insect control, repairing cracks, and pulling weeds.
Complete painting projects.
Perform general maintenance, including moving furniture and tennis equipment, repairing fences, performing carpentry work, and cleaning.
Maintain and service golf carts, clay court rollers, blowers, and other equipment at tennis facilities.
Fill and clean shoe cleaners.
Clean, install, and lubricate nets, cranks, and center straps.
Remove and re-hang windscreens.
Repair vandalism to grounds and buildings.
Perform cleanup tasks, including emptying trash cans and cleaning municipal bathrooms.
Perform other duties as assigned.