Senior Maintenance Worker

Skilled and senior work in the performance of manual tasks and a wide variety of construction and maintenance work to include carpentry, concrete finishing, heavy construction, landscape and right of way maintenance.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Performs maintenance activities such as tree trimming, cutting grass, hand loading of vegetative debris, weed eating ditch banks and ditch bottoms.

Performs traffic control and maintains the work zone through the use of maintenance of traffic signs, flagging operations, and two--way radios.

Drives large truck and other equipment as necessary (such as fork lift, backhoe, tractor, trailer).

Cleans catch basins, culverts, gutters and other drainage structures.

Loads and unloads materials and supplies.

Assists in the forming, pouring and finishing of concrete.

Interaction with the public that will be present intermittently throughout the workday.

Acts as lead worker as required.

Operates powered machinery such as but not limited to, pumps, chain saws, pole saws, drills, hammers, mixers, mowers, light and medium trucks.

Performs work found in the Maintenance Worker classification.

Performs work related to this job description as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of tools used in maintenance and construction.

Knowledge of occupational hazards in relevant work areas.

Knowledge and ability to maintain hand and power tools and equipment used in the maintenance field.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to perform strenuous labor tasks and lift up to one hundred (100) pounds under varying weather conditions.

Ability to exercise initiative; work independently and complete jobs in the absence of direct supervision.

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma and three (3) years of combined experience in heavy construction and/or landscape maintenance and the use of related tools and equipment.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License Class E at time of hire.

Possession of a CDL-B Driver's License with tank vehicle endorsement and no restrictions on air brakes within 1 year of hire preferred.

Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License B may be required depending on job assignment and department discretion.

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.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to use hands to fingers; handle or feel; operate tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Occasional kneeling, sitting.

Frequent driving (vehicle/equip/other).

Constant walking, crawling, standing, turning, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching/working overhead, lifting, carrying, throwing, pushing, pulling, speaking, hearing, seeing, color vision use, depth perception use, working speed, holding/flagging, hand/wrist movement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily outdoors.

Occasionally exposed to sudden temperature changes, wet, odorous (including gases/fumes), working in cramped quarters, exposed to chemicals.

Frequently working from high places.

Constantly hot, humid, dirty, noisy, working with adequate lighting and ventilation, working around vibrations and mechanical hazards, moving objects/machinery, working with/around others, exposed to insects, working on slippery and irregular surfaces.

ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.