Maintenance Worker, Parks and Landscape Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Maintenance Worker, Parks and Landscape 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars West Melbourne, FL

THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Maintenance Worker, Parks & Landscape Department:

Public Works Pay Grade:

10

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor and/or Crew Leader, Parks, this position performs unskilled labor tasks. This position may require evening and weekend hours. It is required at times to work unscheduled overtime.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs mowing, weed eating, landscaping, and other similar activities. Performs minor building maintenance including lights, painting, pressure washing, and other basic repairs. Performs maintenance of parks and facilities including restrooms, equipment, and courts. Assists in set-up for City functions, chairs, tables, equipment, etc. Monitors and enforces park rules and regulations to the general public. In the event of a natural disaster, reports to place of duty. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of minor building repair and maintenance. Skill in effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate mowers, weed eaters, and other landscape equipment. Ability to use simple hand and power tools. Ability to use light machinery, hand tools, and power tools. Ability to traverse all types of terrain. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Ability to understand and interpret complex written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City Staff members, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required:

Balancing:

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing:

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Feeling:

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Kneeling:

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting:

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling:

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Reaching:

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motion:

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in an environment with equipment and machinery where the employee is exposed to bodily harm to co-workers or others. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. The City of West Melbourne has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The City of West Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of West Melbourne is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of West Melbourne will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. __________________________1_0_/_0_1_/2_0_2_4_ __ ______________________1_0_/_0_1_/_2_0_2_4_ ______ City Manager Signature and Date Human Resources Director Signature and Date _____________________________________ ______________________________________

Employee Signature and Date Supervisor Signature and Date Updated:

10/01/2024