SW Maintenance Worker

CITY OF COCOA BEACH•Cocoa Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt, full-time position in the City of Cocoa Beach Public Works department, starting at $18.43 per hour depending on experience. Under general supervision, the worker performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks supporting the maintenance and operation of the City's Stormwater Utility. The work includes construction, maintenance, and repair of the stormwater management system, including pipes, storm drains, manholes, outfalls, underground exfiltration systems, bioswales, pollution control devices, and retention ponds. The position also supports waterway pollution prevention inspections and documentation, and may assist Public Works or Water Reclamation on special projects. Assignments may be written or oral; work is supervised by the Stormwater Operations Superintendent and checked for progress and completion. The position has three levels. Level I performs or assists with stormwater facility maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement, inspections, records, landscape BMP maintenance, and roadway restoration. Level II performs all Level I duties and also operates heavy and light equipment, conducts required inspections and documentation, and operates boating equipment for stormwater or waterway work. The Lead performs all Level I and II duties and leads and supervises field crews, provides training and guidance, prepares required records and reports, identifies infrastructure issues, and promotes crew safety and compliance. The role requires readiness to work during emergencies or natural disasters. Physical demands are classified as Heavy Work and include operating machinery and equipment, exerting force, maintaining balance, and maneuvering over varied terrain and structures.

Requirements

Level I: High school graduation and some experience in labor-intensive work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Level I: Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) B at minimum within 12 months of hire.
Level I: Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Tiers 1 and 2 Certification.
Level I: Be willing and able to acquire training applicable and beneficial to job performance.
Level II: Two to three years of stormwater infrastructure maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and ability.
Level II: Obtain a stormwater operator level 1 license within one year of hire.
Level II: Obtain herbicide applicator certification within six months of hire.
Level II: Obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card if born on or after January 1, 1988.
Lead: Three to four years of stormwater infrastructure maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and ability.
Lead: Obtain a stormwater operator level 2 license within one year of hire.
Lead: Be proficient in and understand Microsoft Office and various Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) programs.
Be physically able to operate machinery and equipment such as lawn mowers, pickup trucks, tractors, and generators.
Be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds constantly to move objects.
Be able to maintain body equilibrium while bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching, or stretching, and maneuver over varied terrain, surfaces, or structures.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, clean, repair, and replace storm drains, manholes, pipes, outfalls, and other stormwater facilities.
Assist with vacuum cleaning storm drains and storm pipes.
Assist with storm drain retrofit fabrication, including metal and concrete work.
Assist City TV camera crews inspecting obstructed, leaking, or deteriorated storm pipes.
Install, maintain, clean, repair, and replace water quality treatment systems, including bioswales, underground exfiltration tanks, pollution control devices, landscape buffers, and retention ponds.
Inspect storm drains, storm lines, and outfalls and document their condition for federal and state NDPES permit reporting requirements.
Assist with development and maintenance of the stormwater facility database, using electronic data collection equipment to record facility locations and conditions.
Participate in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of department equipment, including generators, small pumps, chainsaws, demolition saws, and impact hammers.
Perform routine maintenance on stormwater equipment and hand and power tools.
Maintain stormwater landscape BMPs through mowing, trimming, and litter and debris removal.
Assist with roadway construction and restoration, including driveways, curbs, and sidewalks.
At Level II, operate trucks, loaders, backhoes, lawn mowers, small pumps, generators, and hand and power tools; haul materials such as rock, gravel, and dirt in a dump truck.
At Level II, operate waterway and boating equipment for stormwater outfall or other waterway-related work.
At Lead level, lead and supervise stormwater maintenance workers in daily field activities.
At Lead level, train and guide employees and support ongoing professional development for the crew.
At Lead level, prepare reports, records, files, forms, and other materials required by the Stormwater Utility Manager.
At Lead level, identify potential infrastructure issues or defects and report them or recommend repairs.
At Lead level, ensure crew safety and compliance with safety standards, including use of appropriate PPE and tools.
Work closely with Public Works and Water Reclamation as needed or as directed by management.
Maintain readiness to work during emergency scenarios and natural disasters.
Perform other related work as required.