Streets Maintenance Technician

City of Doral•City of Doral, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Streets Maintenance Technician is a hands-on, experienced position responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the City of Doral's streets, medians, swales, and grounds. This role requires knowledge of and the ability to operate a variety of tools and heavy equipment for landscape and construction projects. The technician works with minimal supervision from the Superintendent of Streets, exercising independent judgment to complete tasks and respond to emergencies as needed, often in challenging or unsafe conditions.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repairs field.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be fluent in the English language.
Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
Ability to consistently perform detailed work.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and adjust to last minute programming changes.
Ability to express oneself clearly, orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with superiors, peers, and outside vendors.
Demonstrate effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Must be a non-smoker.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to oversee the work of a team engaged in providing specific services, completing specific projects, or assisting other units.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Ability to use computer for data entry and word processing.
Ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.
Knowledge of large-scale warehouse management and maintenance techniques to include computerized stock and inventory.
Knowledge of safe, effective and efficient handling and storage of parts, components, and supplies.
Knowledge of sources, suppliers, and substitutions for specialized materials and the proper sale or disposal of equipment utilized in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

Perform concrete repairs on sidewalks and city properties to eliminate trip hazards.
Repair potholes and roads using cold and hot asphalt.
Conduct routine landscape maintenance on city facilities, roads, medians, and swales.
Clean drains and other public areas obstructed by leaves and debris.
Pressure wash sidewalks, bus shelters, and concrete trash receptacles.
Perform minor electrical repairs and major/minor irrigation repairs.
Install, assemble, and remove regulatory and decorative signs.
Collect and dispose of solid waste, litter, and trash.
Collect and dispose of dead animals.
Remove paint/damages from public surfaces such as electrical boxes, signs, and bus shelters.
Operate a variety of equipment, including heavy machinery, landscape equipment, and both hand and power tools.
Perform routine maintenance on landscape equipment.
Work under unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies at any given time.
Properly use and place traffic control devices like cones and barricades to ensure safety in work areas.
Direct traffic flows through construction or maintenance zones.
Plant and remove trees, palms, shrubs, and ground cover.
Exercise independent judgment and initiative in the field.
Performs related duties as assigned.