Facilities Worker II (Sanitation)

JOB The Public Works Department is seeking two (2) Facilities Worker II's (sanitation).These positions are responsible for the execution of a daily route servicing the City's public places trash cans. The selected employees will, with another team member, operate a trash collection vehicle and empty trash and recycle containers located throughout the City. Work requires strenuous physical outdoor work, often under unfavorable conditions.

This job classification is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Monitors and prints out work orders; closes out work orders performed; keeps track of work in progressPlans and assigns duties and work activitiesMaintains, repairs, constructs, and renovates park facilitiesParticipates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property, including trash removalLines playing fields; drags, waters, weeds, and maintains landscaped areas on baseball and football fields, as assignedInspects and repairs structures and buildingsMay 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 tasksMay 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 limbsMay 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 blowingMay be required to respond to emergency callsPerforms minor equipment repair and maintenance Additional ResponsibilitiesMay 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 propertyMay line playing fields, drag, water, weed and maintain landscaped areas on baseball and football fieldsMay supervise and participate in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipmentMay act as a concession attendant when requiredMay assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipmentMay perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of the equipmentMay perform semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of hand tools and perform manual work in conjunction with job assignmentsMay perform duties in conjunction with City Street maintenance such as erecting signs, barricades and clearing debrisMay inspect public trees to diagnose disease; ensuring healthy tree growth; removes tree stumpsPerforms related work as required

SUPPLEMENTAL 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.

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