Utilities Maintenance Worker

City of Winter Springs•Public Works & Utilities, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Maintenance Worker performs general manual work and is responsible for maintaining city water and sewer lines, and other City facilities. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Utilities Foremen. Must provide services after hours on an “On-Call” scheduled rotation (set in advance). This position is designated as “essential personnel” and will serve as a member of the Emergency Management Team that is required to report for duty during emergencies as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods and procedures related to the installation, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, curbing, drainage systems, water lines, meters, sewer lines, underdrains, and irrigation
The ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions
Skilled in the operation and maintenance of equipment and tools related to the position
The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Capable of getting in and out of excavated areas to make repairs to water and sewer pipes
Ability to operate small hand tools and equipment
Capable of following written and oral instructions
Working knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of maintenance and general maintenance tasks and procedures
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers
Ability to work rotational On Call assignments and Call Back services as assigned
Knowledge of and skill in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment
Knowledge of operating light and medium construction equipment
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks
Knowledge of basic mathematics
High School graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma
One (1) year related manual labor and technical experience in infrastructure maintenance
Must possess and maintain a valid FL Driver’s License.
CDL license is preferred, must have the ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

CDL license is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs general inspection, maintenance, and repair of city water, sewer, stormwater and irrigation systems to include cleaning, excavation, repair, replacement and inspection of pipes, service connections, valves, fire hydrants, manholes, culverts, ditches, and inlet and outlet structures
Provide services after hours on an “On-Call” scheduled rotation (set in advance)
Performs maintenance work order needs
Regular in-person attendance during City and department business hours, since face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees, residents, or vendors, and all immediate access to documents or tools, or other resources located at the workplace is required
Maintains and operates hand tools and small equipment
Operate equipment and City Vehicles when required
Performs any and all other duties as assigned