Stormwater Maintenance Technician

Job Title : Maintenance Support

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of an assigned division such as parks, grounds, facilities, or streets maintenance within the Public Works Department. Position Scope : This is an entry-level maintenance support position.

Illustrative examples of essential duties include : using hand tools and equipment and a variety of machines safely and efficiently to assist with repair tasks or general maintenance; operating and maintaining ground maintenance equipment or power tools, as well as city vehicles; performing general maintenance on city vehicles, including washing, waxing, and preventative maintenance; cutting grass and trimming weeds on town property and parks, using lawn mower and weed trimmer, and other related equipment; cleaning buildings, washing windows, and emptying trash cans, using brooms, cleaning supplies, and floor buffers; performing installation, repair, and replacement of curbs, gutters, storm drains, as well as paving, patching, overlaying, and pothole repair to city streets and sidewalks; maintaining and repairing municipal buildings' plumbing and electrical systems; using paint and painting tools to touch up or repaint city facilities; picking up and discarding dead animals, trash, and removing shopping carts according to city policy; installing and / or replacing traffic signs, streetlights, and pavement markings; assisting with the set up and take down of city sponsored events and functions; identifying opportunities for cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his / her department and under his / her area of responsibility; and handling maintenance responsibilities within the facility housekeeping area.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include : knowledge of business letter writing; knowledge of the materials and methods used in facility maintenance and custodial operations, including specialized cleaning agents and sanitation standards; knowledge of computer fundamentals desirable; skill in basic mathematical functions; ability to operate city vehicles, power tools, and equipment including a radio; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to learn the maintenance operation, policy, and procedures of the city and the assigned department or office; and ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files.

Minimum requirements include : high school diploma or equivalent; minimum of two (2) years of experience in construction and / or maintenance; and any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and / or certifications required include : valid Florida driver's license; possession of a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); stormwater operation one (1) and two (2) certifications required; and stormwater inspector certificate desired at time of employment. Required within one (1) year of employment.

There is a one-year probationary period, and it is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and / or certifications as a job requirement.