Facilities Worker II (Tree Services) Position Available In Broward, Florida

Facilities Worker II (Tree Services)

Salary $21.31 – $33.02 Hourly Location

FL 33316, FL

Job Type Full Time Job Number

TM051-77

Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 03/31/2025 Closing Date 4/14/2025 12:00 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
POSITION SUMMARY Tree Trimming Experience Required CDL (A or B) License Required (or able to be obtained within 6 months of hire) The employee in this position performs necessary trimming and pruning of trees and palms to eliminate hazards, remove dangerous/dead tree limbs to ensure healthy tree growth and to preserve tree structure. An employee in this class usually functions as a crew leader. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Monitors and prints out work orders; closes out work orders performed; keeps track of work in progress
Plans and assigns duties and work activities
Maintains, repairs, constructs, and renovates park facilities
Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property, including trash removal
Lines playing fields; drags, waters, weeds, and maintains landscaped areas on baseball and football fields, as assigned
Inspects and repairs structures and buildings
May supervise and participate in planting, mowing, watering, cleaning and trimming municipal parks and grounds; planting trees, flowers, and shrubbery; and operating equipment necessary in completing assigned tasks
May climb trees using ropes, hooks or a hoist mounted on a truck; does necessary trimming and pruning to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property; fell dead or dangerous trees and cut dead limbs, remove overhanging or damaged limbs
May perform maintenance of municipal facilities and property, such as painting, plumbing, masonry, and landscaping work involving the use of hand and power tools Performs landscaping duties, including mowing, edging, weed eating, and blowing
May be required to respond to emergency calls
Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance Additional Responsibilities
May operate specialized trucks, small roller, grader, cement saw, tractor and various mowing equipment.
May supervise and participate in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property
May line playing fields, drag, water, weed and maintain landscaped areas on baseball and football fields
May supervise and participate in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment
May act as a concession attendant when required
May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment
May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of the equipment
May perform semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of hand tools and perform manual work in conjunction with job assignments
May perform duties in conjunction with City street maintenance such as erecting signs, barricades and clearing debris
May inspect public trees to diagnose disease; ensuring healthy tree growth; removes tree stumps
Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience and specialized knowledge in the area of tree trimming and pruning
Must be able to obtain a State of Florida CDL Class B with Airbrakes within 6 months of hire date If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale’s veteran’s preference claim form(J-204) to the online application As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans’ preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale’s veteran’s preference claim form(J-204)to the online application. Employer
City of Fort Lauderdale
Address
Tower Building – 101 NE 3rd Ave
Department of Human Resources – 16th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Phone
19548285300