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City of Deland - Florida

Maintenance Worker I - (Public Works)

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$33,935 / year median in Florida

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Maintenance Worker I
  • (Public Works) City of Deland
  • Florida
  • 3.
1 DeLand, FL Job Details Full-time $16.75 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Writing skills Driver's License Power tools Hand tools Full Job Description City of DeLand 120 South Florida Avenue DeLand, FL 32720
Phone:
(386) 626-7000 MAINTENANCE
WORKER I
STORMWATER Department:
Public Works/Stormwater Exempt:
No Reports To:
Foreman Pay $16.75/hourly
Position Type:
Full-Time Hours:
40 hrs/week
Job Summary:
This position performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks under direct supervision of a Foreman, Lead Worker, or other higher-level classified employees. Duties may involve the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light truck and construction equipment as a part of the assignment. Duties may be performed under adverse weather or working conditions. Ideal candidate will have mowing, pond maintenance, or street maintenance experience.
Job Description:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs duties such as right-of-way/pond maintenance (cutting grass, edging, weeding, laying sod, spreading grass seed, fertilizing) Other duties include: unskilled painting, removing dirt and grease from vehicles, assisting in concrete work, servicing tools and automotive equipment, cleaning ditches and catch basins, and digging excavations.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from a U.S. Department of Education accredited institution is preferred. Some experience in manual labor is preferable in work which involves hand tools and simple power tools used in the construction trades. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for minimum requirements except for licensure/certification requirements.
LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record are required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to read and write neatly. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and verbal form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work independently and in a diligent manner. Ability to use various hand and power tools related to the job. Good physical condition is essential.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA
This job requires walking, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, equipment operation and driving. The employee may work in an office environment or outside in various weather conditions. Working in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment may be required as well as working from heights, in dusty condition, with hands, feet, and/or legs in water and may handle chemicals.
Lifting:
Lift up to 75
Pounds Vision:
20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
Environment:
Inside Work/Outside Work in
Various Conditions Hearing:
Normal to Moderate Noise Levels for Work Environment Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.