Streets Maintenance Worker

General Description

The Streets Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing maintenance and repair of public facilities such as streets and sidewalks for the City of Casselberry. The Streets Maintenance Worker works independently within established policies and procedures.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Provides maintenance and repair of the assigned public facilities.

  • Performs sidewalk, gutter and driveway repair; removes broken or cracked sections, sets form, pours and finishes concrete.
  • Maintains trees and removes brush to ensure streets and sidewalks are clear for public use.
  • Performs asphalt repair; potholes and sections of blacktop are extracted and repaired.
  • Maintains City property and Right of Ways; lawn and pesticide maintenance, removal of trash and other debris/litter.
  • Responds timely to requests and work orders.

• Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Follows safe working practices and has a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Performs general maintenance and cleaning of tools, materials, and work stations.
  • Repairs and replaces irrigation and fence portions.
  • Assists the Stormwater division with projects.
  • Performs after-hours/on-call rotation to respond to emergency repairs.
  • Participates in department meetings, staff meetings and other related activities.
  • Completes the identified required or assigned training timely and applies acquired knowledge and/or skills.
  • Maintains, preserves, retains and disposes of public records according to FS Chapter 119.
  • Adheres to laws, regulations and policies of the City and of the assigned Department.

Typical Qualifications

• A. Education and Training: A minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.

• B. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in construction, landscape or related field. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.

• C. Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license is required. Bucket Truck Operator Certification is preferred and/or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of date of hire. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be made to determine acceptance of past driving record.

• D. Security Clearance: Florida Department of Law Enforcement background clearance is required.

Supplemental Information

• A. Work Environment: This position primarily performs the duties in a field setting. Frequently, this position works outside in various weather conditions, works near moving mechanical parts, works on slippery or uneven surfaces, works in or with moving objects/vehicles, traffic hazards, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles and exposure to aggressive domestic and non-domestic animals, reptiles and insects. Occasionally, this position may be exposed to work in a high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock/explosives. The noise level in the work environment is very loud.

• B. Physical Demands: The primary functions require prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, driving, using hands to handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, climbing or balancing and reaching with hands and arms. In addition, this position may be required to occasionally lift and carry up to one hundred (100) pounds with or without assistance. This position is required to use vision, speech and hearing, with or without assistive devices.

• C. Equipment/Tools and Technology Used: This position utilizes the following tools and equipment while performing the duties of the job: Hand tools (pole saws, shovels, rakes, wheel barrels, etc.), gas powered tools (blowers, chain saws, edger, generators, pressure washers), concrete grinder, concrete mixer, stump grinder, tractor, lawnmower, and city vehicle.

• D. Employee Infection/Exposure Risk Classification: Category III: Employee performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: The City of Casselberry contributes significantly toward employee health insurance premiums. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, with a portion covered by the City. Employees who meet certain wellness criteria, including non-tobacco use and biometric screenings, may qualify for health insurance discounts.

• Dental Insurance: We offer both DHMO and PPO dental plans.

• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is available through an optional plan.

• Voluntary Benefits: Optional group discount plans are available for:

  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Accident/critical illness, and cancer insurance
  • LegalShield services

Paid Time Off

• 11 paid holidays per year (10 hours per day)
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Paid bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and military leave

Education & Professional Development

• Education reimbursement after one year of employment
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,400 annually
• Certification incentives
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Probationary increases
• 2% residency incentive pay for Casselberry residents
• Wellness Health Incentive Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Casselberry is an equal opportunity employer, a veteran preference provider, and a drug-free workplace.

City of Casselberry
95 Triplet Lake Drive
Casselberry, Florida, 32707
(407) 262-7700
http://www.casselberry.org