Maintenance Worker

Port Orange, City of•Port Orange, FL

17h

About The Position

This is a semi-skilled manual labor position responsible for maintaining the grounds of City property. Additional specific departmental duties are described in an addendum. The position is part of the City’s Emergency Management Team, and the employee is expected to perform duties assigned during emergency management operations. Any compensation above the regular salary for such work is outlined by the City Manager in the City’s Emergency Management Activation and Emergency Declaration. Failure to report for an emergency assignment or work scheduled shifts may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of related experience and/or training (including operating automotive or maintenance equipment), and a valid Florida Driver’s License. The employee should have some knowledge of maintenance tools, methods, materials, and equipment, as well as occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions. They must be able to interpret work-related documents and instructions, apply basic mathematical concepts, use relevant tools and equipment, and complete assigned tasks under limited supervision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The City of Port Orange is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Workplace employer and provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA. Eligible applicants may receive Veterans’ Preference under Florida Statute Chapter 295; valid documentation (DD-214) must be submitted by the closing date.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two years of related experience and/or training, including experience operating automotive or maintenance equipment.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Some knowledge of tools, methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions for laboring work.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work-related documents.
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical concepts relevant to the position.
Ability to follow and interpret written and oral instructions.
Ability to use tools and equipment related to the position.
Ability to perform assigned tasks under limited supervision.
Ability to report for emergency management assignments and work scheduled shifts when assigned.

Responsibilities

Perform landscaping tasks, including mowing lawns or athletic fields; trimming and edging walks, flower beds, and walls; pruning shrubs and trees; spraying herbicides and insecticides; fertilizing; and raking.
Clean grounds and remove litter.
Plant and water grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Repair structures such as fences, gates, walls, and walks.
Paint fences and outbuildings.
Pour new sidewalks and streets.
Operate motorized equipment such as mowing equipment, trucks, tractors, and 5 yd dump trucks.
Perform irrigation maintenance and repairs, including cleaning drainage ditches and culverts; installing plumbing, storm drainage lines, or sprinkler systems; and identifying pipe specifications.
Repair and maintain streets or facilities such as sports fields or playgrounds.
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor, including basic carpentry, electrical, roofing, and plumbing repairs.
Provide routine and basic maintenance and repair to small equipment.
Attend work promptly and regularly.
Perform related work as required.
Perform duties assigned during emergency management operations and work assigned emergency shifts.