Facilities Worker I - Cemetery Maintenance

Facilities Worker

The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for Facilities Workers in the Cemetery Service Maintenance Division. The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

This is manual or semi-skilled work of more than ordinary difficulty, often involving the use of skills acquired as an Apprentice Facilities Worker. Performs semi-skilled facility and or grounds maintenance duties, which may include minor repairs, cleaning restrooms, landscape, trash pick-up, etc. Work requires strenuous physical outdoor work, often under unfavorable conditions. Constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property, including trash removal
• Lines playing fields; drags, waters, weeds, and maintains landscaped areas on baseball and football fields, as assigned
• Participates in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs, office furniture and other equipment
• Performs landscaping duties, including mowing, weed eating, edging, and blowing
• May act as a concession attendant
• Assigns and issues tools; maintains shop area and equipment
• Performs minor repairs on equipment and municipal grounds
• Hand weeds, fertilizes and waters ornamental plant beds; may assist in the installation and maintenance of annual plant beds
• Operates gas-operated trimming / edging equipment to trim / edge around trees, signs, landscaped beds, etc.; waters and fertilizes lawn areas
• Operates gas-operated riding lawn mowers and large push mowers to cut grass in parks, medians and other City-maintained areas and facilities
• Picks up litter and debris by use of pick sticks, blowers or vacuums; empties trash receptacles.
• Trims and prunes trees, shrubs and bushes from ground level by use of hand tools such as hand clippers and pole saws; loads trucks with trimmings and other debris
• Paints over graffiti using either roller or brush, and / or removes graffiti via use of proper cleaning materials
• Maintains and cleans areas using rakes, hoes, shovels, blowers and related tools and equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair to park furniture and related equipment.
• Operates trucks and other automotive equipment as needed
• Performs a variety of other manual tasks including digging / shoveling sand and dirt; lifts, loads and properly stores tools and equipment; performs basic maintenance to tools and equipment; mulches landscaped areas
• May be required to work staggered schedules including evening hours when necessary
• Performs related work as required or directed by crew leader or supervisor

Job Requirements, Preferences & Work Environment

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

One (1) to three (3) years of related experience. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.

Depending on the department and location of the assignment may require a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License.

If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form to the online application.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and / or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects; performs heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under hot and humid conditions; The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How To Apply & Supplemental Information

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests : Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.

An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form.