Maintenance Technician I - Streets

Job Title : Entry-Level Street Maintenance Worker

This is an entry level position that involves semi-skilled manual labor in street and park maintenance and routine unskilled labor; involves street maintenance, park maintenance, construction and other labor related activities. This position reports directly to the Streets / Parks Crew Leader and works under the general supervision of Field Operations Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Drives City vehicle and picks up trash, limbs and empties trash barrels; drives City vehicle pulling a trailer.
• Mows grass with a push / riding lawn mower; trims weeds with a weed eater; applies chemicals as necessary.
• Operates equipment in street, parks and recreation maintenance such as push mowers, small riding mowers, weed eaters, bush hog mower, chipper, hedge trimmer, gas powered cut saws, chain saws, blower, garden tools, roller, loader, back-hoe, bucket truck and tractor mower.
• Trims tree limbs as necessary; installs holiday decorations in trees in the city parks and on light poles in rights of way.
• Repair and / or replace street signs; prepares, and patches street potholes.
• Cleans, washes and waxes vehicles and equipment; performs general maintenance on equipment such as changing oil and blades, and grease fittings.
• Wears all required safety equipment and follows proper safety procedures.
• Fills out reports for employee activity, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and inventory control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

SERVICE : Reports to work at the assigned time and place in the proper uniform with the assigned personal tools and equipment required to complete all essential and non-essential job functions. Proceeds with job functions unless otherwise instructed or assigned.

Has direct contact with citizens primarily at job site.

Has direct contact with employees of other departments, in person, over the telephone and through written correspondence.

Must communicate clearly and courteously to assist others in person, by phone, two-way radio, and through written correspondence.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EACH ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION : Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations do not waive any essential functions of the job requirements. This employee must be capable of the following :

WORK ENVIRONMENT : This position, in conjunction with current city operations, normally works a four ten-hour day work week from Monday through Thursday and is required to participate in the "On-Call Rotation Program" for after hour emergencies or unexpected service needs. This position is considered to be an "essential employee" and is required to report for work for any declared emergency or major disaster. Maintenance workers work usually in teams of two or three. Sometimes teams are combined to accomplish a task. All tools are shared with other employees. A vehicle is assigned on a daily basis for use during normal work hours. The location of work is 98% outside in all types of weather conditions, over all types of terrain and obstacles. Performs a number of tasks within street right of ways, on the street, in median strips and road edges. When using all types of lawn mowers, weed eaters and blowers large amounts of dust, pollen and debris are put into the air. Dust masks are issued to assist breathing. Equipment is manually operated. The exceptions are the gas-powered equipment (i.e. : mowers, weed eaters and blowers). Employee is occasionally supervised at the job site by the immediate supervisor. There is quick access to an immediate supervisor via cell phone.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three to six months manual labor experience in lawn maintenance and / or street repairs. 2. Or an equivalent combination of skills and experience. 3. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B CDL required within 1 year.

Supplemental Information

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS : No residency requirement; must have access to a telephone.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT : Hard hat, reflective traffic vest, safety glasses, ear protectors (earmuffs or plugs), back brace, and gloves, protective garments, raincoat, rubber boots, clothing and gear (as needed). Hard-soled, steel-toed shoes are required, but not provided.

CITY VEHICLE : Occasional use during working hours

OTHER POSITION INFORMATION : FLSA Status : Non-Exempt