MAINTENANCE WORKER II PUBLIC WORKS - SIDEWALK - INTERNAL ONLY

About the role

This position is only open to current City of Plantation employees. Applicants must be either in a full or part-time capacity.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, and general maintenance of municipal buildings, equipment, and City property.
• Performs concrete work, including mixing concrete, replacing and repairing sidewalks, digging, grading, setting forms, and tamping and leveling concrete.
• Understands the layout and installation of sidewalks, curbs, and valley gutters.
• Operates heavy equipment, including loaders, backhoes, rollers, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Operates road saws, concrete grinders, jackhammers, chainsaws, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Installs barricades and traffic control devices to ensure safety within public rights-of-way and work zones.
• Exercises proper care and follows all safety procedures in the operation of equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Completes daily work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supervises and directs employees in lower classifications, providing guidance and oversight of assigned work.
• Assists higher-level trades workers in the completion of skilled trade projects.
• Executes purchase orders as authorized by the supervisor and/or department director.
• Performs miscellaneous pickups, deliveries, and other errands as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and skill in the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods and tools used in cement finishing and asphalt installation, as required by the position.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the trade and the proper use of safety practices.
• Knowledge of the City safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs, as required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and complete work assignments accurately.
• Ability to supervise, train, and direct employees in lower classifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other City departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year of experience in grounds, street, roadway, concrete, asphalt, landscape maintenance, construction, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Skills

• Knowledge of the methods and tools used in cement finishing and asphalt installation, as required by the position.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the trade and the proper use of safety practices.
• Knowledge of the City safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs, as required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and complete work assignments accurately.
• Ability to supervise, train, and direct employees in lower classifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other City departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public.

Benefits

• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Hospitalization, Major Medical, Dental and Vision
• General Employees Pension Retirement – Mandatory contribution is 4% of base pay.
• Funeral Leave
• Educational Reimbursement

Pay

The closest thousand to the amount of Annual Salary is up to $50,000.

Schedule

Most full-time employees work 40 hours per week unless otherwise indicated. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday (except City Holidays) 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted.