MAINTENANCE WORKER I [FLSA: non-exempt; SHIFT: mornings, evenings, days, weekends, spec. events]

Work Objective

This is a repost. Performs semiskilled work on a variety of maintenance and repair projects; performs custodial work in the cleaning and maintenance of park facility restrooms; operates equipment in connection with tasks; does related work as required.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities including parks, landscape, and buildings.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems, and park facilities.
• Maintains City buildings; does minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical work; paints buildings, benches, and tables.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains fences, landscaping, sod, drainage, facilities, walkways and other public-use areas.
• Mows and maintains grounds of assigned areas, maintains and prepares fields, and repairs equipment.
• Ensures grounds, right of ways, and/or facilities are free from debris.
• Responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of park facility restrooms; ensures the restrooms are adequately supplied, and trash is emptied.
• Assembles and uses small tools and materials required for assigned tasks.
• Operates tractors, mowers, backhoes, and various other equipment and hand tools in performance of tasks.
• Serves as essential personnel during special events, natural or man-made disasters, and emergencies.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Requires three months experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, and/or irrigation, custodial, or closely related experience.
• Requires a valid driver license (must obtain Florida driver license within 30 days of employment).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
• Skill in the use of equipment to which assigned.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy articles and perform any essential job tasks in a quick and efficient manner.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
• Ability to work varied shifts according to the needs of the department.