Maintenance Worker Trainee ( Water Resources):MM:92:T2

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Veterans Preference Description Candidates are hired as vocational workers for six months on-the-job training at a training wage of $16.06 per hour plus City benefits. Candidates must reside in the focus area of Census Track 17, 18 or 20.02. See page 2 of the Target Local Hire Flyer for the map, which outlines the census tracks. Candidates who do not reside within Census Track 17, 18 or 20.02. are not eligible for the program. Candidates must complete a job readiness assessment and must be deemed job ready by CareerSource. CareerSource provides this service and will perform job readiness assessments for all candidates at no cost. CareerSource can be contacted at 352-840-5700.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Routine manual labor work in general maintenance, construction, or labor activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Uses a variety of maintenance equipment, which may include push mowers, riding mowers, tractors, weed eaters, pitchforks, light powered tools and hand tools.

Performs general maintenance duties:

loading and unloading materials from the truck physically or using a shovel, mowing, trimming, using push broom to sweep debris from streets and setting up equipment. May perform facility maintenance including cleaning, sweeping, mopping, painting and emptying trash barrels. May be required to manually lift up to 40 pounds on a routine basis and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Performs general preventative maintenance on equipment. Cleans and checks equipment to keep in safe operating condition. Performs other related duties as assigned. •May be required to report to work if an emergency situation exists to protect, prevent, repair or minimize damage.•

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Six months experience in heavy manual labor preferred. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must reside in Census Tract 17, 18 or 20.02.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License for required travel Employer conducts motor vehicle record check

CENSUS TRACK AND JOB READINESS REQUIREMENT S

All Trainee Positions Candidates must reside in the focus area of Census Track 17, 18 or 20.02. See page 2 of the Target Local Hire Flyer for the map. Candidates must complete a job readiness assessment and must be deemed job ready by CareerSource. CareerSource provides this service and will perform job readiness assessments for all candidates at no cost. CareerSource can be contacted at 352-840-5700.

Supplemental Information:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have communication skills to assist others. Ability to become skillful in the safe operation of standard hand tools, light powered tools, lawn equipment, and a variety of maintenance equipment. Ability to work in varied outdoor elements. Ability to do walking over uneven ground. Ability to learn repetitive tasks. Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Work Schedule:

Full time

Salary:

$16.06 per hour. For instructions on how to apply, please click on the green "Apply" button.