Maintenance Worker I – Public Works Position Available In Broward, Florida

Maintenance Worker I – Public Works 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 5581 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313 General Statement of Job Under general supervision, the position maintains and cleans City buildings and facilities. Position performs general functions in the area of facility maintenance, storm water, streets and roads, and medians. Employees in this classification perform manual labor work. Performs related work as directed. Essential Functions Operates a variety of hand and power tools. Maintains traffic control around maintenance and construction areas. Cleans streets, roads, canals, and other City facilities. Assists with street repairs, sidewalks, canals, and maintenance of other City facilities. Assists with spraying of canals, plants, and vegetation. Assists with applying fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals to outdoor areas. Participates in special projects as assigned. Assists with the preparation of reports such as daily activity reports, vehicle logs, and others as required by assigned division. Sweeps/vacuums floors of offices, bathrooms, common areas, and other areas of public buildings and facilities. Mops/waxes floors of offices, bathrooms, common areas, and other areas of public buildings and facilities. Removes trash/garbage from all areas of public buildings and facilities. Cleans and sanitizes surfaces, offices, food preparation areas, eating areas, and other areas of public buildings and facilities. Monitors condition of building and functioning of equipment; reports any need for maintenance or repairs. Performs other functions such as raising/lowering flags, setting alarm systems, securing buildings at close of day, and running errands. Assists in moving furniture or fixtures as requested. Actively employs safety processes and procedures while performing job functions. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least one (1) year previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Special Requirements (must be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire) Florida CDL Class B Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification Supplemental Questions Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised:

Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process. The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Veteran’s Preference Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position. Applicant Screening Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors Data Utilization :

Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction :

Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization :

Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude :

Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude :

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning :

Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning :

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

Physical Ability :

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 lbs.

Sensory Requirements :

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors :

Tasks may risk exposure to temperature extremes, strong odors, toxic agents/chemicals, smoke, wetness, humidity, disease and/or pathogens, electrical currents, explosives, violence, bright/dim light, noise extremes, vibrations, machinery, and dusts or pollen.