MAINTENANCE WORKER II – PUBLIC WORKS INTERNAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY Position Available In Broward, Florida

MAINTENANCE WORKER II – PUBLIC WORKS INTERNAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY

City of Plantation, Florida – 3.7 Plantation, FL Job Details Full-time $37,753.81 – $66,597.72 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Carpentry Tree trimming Landscape maintenance Construction painting Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Plumbing Cleaning 1 year Landscaping Hand tools Communication skills Horticulture Full Job Description Description

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF PLANTATION PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. APPLICANTS MUST BE EITHER IN A FULL OR PART TIME CAPACITY ASSIGNED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO APPLY.

This is a non-exempt position which requires semi-skilled manual work in the performance of light and heavy manual labor of more than average difficulty in the construction, landscaping, maintenance, and repair of properties and grounds for various municipal departments of the City of Plantation. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Examples of Duties Operates sprayers and related equipment for weed and pest control. Installs trees and shrubbery to maintain landscaping throughout the city and trims and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, lawns and sport fields as needed. Performs semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping tasks in performing general maintenance of municipal buildings, equipment, and property. Supervises and manages personnel of lower classifications. Mixes concrete and replaces and repairs sidewalks throughout the city and digs, grades, and sets forms for concrete work and tamps and levels concrete. Assists higher-level tradesmen in the accomplishment of varied skilled trade projects. Installs new and old road signs, erects barricades, and repairs breaks and holes in street surfaces. Cleans and cares for public buildings and other municipal property, including sweeping, moping, scrubbing floors, and washing windows and walls. Takes down, moves, and erects benches, seats, and chairs or equipment as needed. Lines playing fields, drags, waters, weeds and maintains landscaped areas of sports fields. Repairs and maintains playground equipment in order to retain proper operating condition. Perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing and landscaping tasks and general maintenance of municipal buildings, equipment and property and works as a helper to a skilled trades worker as needed or requested. Assists mechanics at city garage in making a variety of repairs to automotive and mechanical equipment. Performs miscellaneous pick-ups and deliveries of errands as required. Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules and regulations prescribed by the city. Executes purchase orders authorized by the department director. Performs related work as required and as directed.

Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of tools and various equipment used in landscape maintenance, general ground maintenance, and athletic field maintenance and construction, such as mowers, edgers, weed eaters, trimming hand tools, etc. Knowledge of tree trimming methods and relevant safety precautions. Knowledge of cleaning methods and skilled in the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment. Knowledge of methods and tools used in cement finishing as position requires. Knowledge of principles and fundamentals of horticultural and plant nurseries. Knowledge of landscape maintenance and new installation experience. Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of the proper use of safety practices. Skill in written and verbal communication. Skill in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment. Ability to perform general care to lawns and grounds. Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and effectively. Ability to plant and fertilize trees, shrubbery, and lawns. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required. Ability to paint and install playground equipment and fences and maintain and install irrigation systems as position requires. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city officials, other city departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of 1 year of experience in ground, street, and/or landscape maintenance or construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State of Florida driver’s license. Work Environment The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, lift and/or carry and push/pull various objects.