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Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper I

Government JobsSebastian, FL, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the Leisure Services Director or designee, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled and / or semiskilled maintenance and repair work in one or more trade disciplines.

Essential Job Functions :

  • Performs skilled maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, and other City owned property in a variety of trade disciplines.
  • Performs daily trash and debris pickup and the removal of hazardous items from park areas.
  • Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
  • Performs routine inspections on assigned equipment and reports defects or needed repairs to their immediate supervisor.
  • Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a work crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, mowing, maintaining City owned property, and laying asphalt.
  • Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Public Works Department.
  • Operates a variety of light and medium-sized power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Leisure Services Department.
  • Ensures all work performed adheres to established safety standards, building codes and regulations, and engineering standards where applicable.
  • Performs preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules or when directed.
  • Inspects, recognizes, and reports any detected deterioration, repair needs, and maintenance needs to supervisor.
  • May work in a variety of confined or enclosed spaces.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines :

High school diploma or equivalent; and one (1) year of experience in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications :

  • Possession of a valid, State of Florida Class B Commercial driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment and Class A license with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of the functions of pertinent maintenance equipment function.
  • Knowledge of types of materials methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
  • Knowledge of pertinent safety rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of office administration practices, concepts, and automation applications.
  • Knowledge of municipal code, directives, and procedures and of city services and operations.
  • Knowledge and principles of customer service and telephone etiquette.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software / program applications, e.g., spreadsheet and word processing applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and / or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
  • Ability to use motorized vehicles and equipment, including an excavator, dozer, grader, tractor, truck, lowboy trailer and roller, dump truck, pickup truck, tamper, backhoe, various saws, compressor, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, mobile radio, and / or telephone.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, city personnel, and other public or outside agencies.
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and accurately in emergency situations in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.
  • Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently with multiple assignments.

    • Supplemental Information & ADA Items :

    The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

  • Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Climbing : Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
  • Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
  • Crawling : Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
  • Manual Dexterity : Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  • Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Standing or Sitting : Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Visual Acuity : Including color, depth perception, and field vision.

    • Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature, and noise.

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