General Description

This is a skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City infrastructure, grounds, and in stormwater/wastewater services. Work is performed under the general direction of the division supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Performs a wide variety of tasks, related to the function of the particular division.
Utilizes various manual, gas, and electrical tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks and maintains such for safe and productive use.
Repair water and wastewater lines, responds to wastewater backups, and resods construction areas.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled work for jobs related to construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, streets, grounds and utilities.
May be assigned to one or more divisions within the department depending on the needs of the City. May be assigned to different crews as necessary.
Responsible for knowing and applying safe work practices.
Responsible for the maintenance of all work tools and vehicles assigned within in the division.
May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
Mowing, edging, raking, weeding planting, trimming, and cleaning of facilities to include daily maintenance of sidewalk surface, sand wall, cigarette dispenser, debris and trash removal.
Responsible for minor building maintenance, such as painting, plumbing, and carpentry.
Responsible for opening and closing; locking and unlocking facilities as directed.
Responsible for ensuring that proper apparatus, equipment, and supplies required for assigned tasks are available and in proper and safe working order.
Inspects and performs preventative and corrective maintenance duties as assigned.
Attends periodic job specific training sessions, workshops, and conferences as required.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications

Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must possess a high school diploma or a GED.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Florida Driver's License.
Must obtain a Class C Wastewater License within 18 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Environmental Conditions

Knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures and practices of maintaining municipal infrastructure.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, possibly in inclement weather.
Ability to lift more than 60 lbs. on a frequent basis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to communicate both verbally and written, and possess good people skills.
Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used for minor repairs.
Working knowledge of safety precautions. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities and tasks according to work schedule
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and respond to call back.
Ability to deal with the public effectively, courteously, and enthusiastically.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections)
Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to smell, climb, reach, walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel
Ability to frequently change activities
Ability to grasp, lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects (60 pounds or more) on a frequent basis
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed indoors and outdoors with moderate noise levels and will be exposed to outside environmental conditions and possibly inclement weather.

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Utility Maintenance I

Utility Maintenance I