Public Works Technician II (Part-Time)

About the role

The Position Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks related to the maintenance of City owned roads, facilities, beaches, and all areas within the rights-of-way as assigned.
• Performs tasks involving physical labor at construction/maintenance sites.
• Operates hand and power tools of all types including but not limited to: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, and a variety of other small equipment associated with the project.
• Smooths and levels surfaces of poured concrete, such as walks, sidewalks, and/or curbs using a variety of hand tools.
• Aligns and places forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patches voids; and uses power tools to cut expansion joints and grind uneven edges.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with the assignments and projects.
• May be required to patch broken or eroded pavement and repair guard rails, and highway markers.
• May be required to mow or clear brush, which may include but is not limited to any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortar less segmental concrete masonry.
• May be required to collect trash and debris from City maintained properties; loads vehicles with trash and debris; disposes of trash and debris.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of self, other employees, and individuals.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Must be able and willing to perform all duties of subordinate positions.

Requirements

• Required High School Diploma or GED and six (6) months of manual labor, construction, or maintenance related experience to include but not limited to paving work, concrete work, grouting, hardscaping, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required.
• Preferred One (1) year of manual labor, construction, or maintenance related experience to include but not limited to paving work, concrete work, grouting, and hardscaping.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of tasks related to maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way.
• Basic knowledge of equipment and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way.
• Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral instructions.
• Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Skills

• Physical abilities to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 60 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

Benefits

Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl.

Schedule

Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals, chemicals and other hazards.