MAINTENANCE WORKER I [FLSA: non-exempt; SHIFT: Tuesday through Saturday, 2PM to 10:30PM]

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $1.00/HR. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY!

*EMERGENCY STATUS*: REQUIRED TO REPORT

[ *IF REQUIRED TO REPORT: Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, rotational on-call assignments, or critical incidents as determined by City Administration .]

Performs semiskilled work on a variety of maintenance and repair projects; performs custodial work in the cleaning and maintenance of park facility restrooms; operates equipment in connection with tasks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities including parks, landscape, and buildings.

Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems, and park facilities.

Maintains City buildings; does minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical work; paints buildings, benches, and tables.

Installs, repairs, and maintains fences, landscaping, sod, drainage, facilities, walkways and other public-use areas.

Mows and maintains grounds of assigned areas, maintains and prepares fields, and repairs equipment.

Ensures grounds, right of ways, and/or facilities are free from debris.

Responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of park facility restrooms; ensures the restrooms are adequately supplied, and trash is emptied.

Assembles and uses small tools and materials required for assigned tasks.

Operates tractors, mowers, backhoes, and various other equipment and hand tools in performance of tasks.

Serves as essential personnel during special events, natural or man-made disasters, and emergencies.

Performs related tasks as required.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Requires three months of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping and/or irrigation, custodial, or closely-related experience.

Requires a valid driver license (must obtain Florida driver license within 30 days of employment).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned.

Ability to understand and follow specific oral and/or written instructions.

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

Ability to lift heavy articles and perform any essential job tasks in a quick and efficient manner.

Ability to read and write in English.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Ability to work varied shifts according to the needs of the department.

As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.

The complete job description and application materials are available at Oviedo City Hall, Human Resources Department, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 or at www.cityofoviedo.net .

EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/
Tobacco-Free Work Environment

The City of Oviedo values the service veterans and their family members have given to this nation, and we support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

We understand that you are interested in learning the status of your application. Please be assured that the Human Resources Department will notify all applicants of the final status of their application. We manage a large volume of applications on a continual basis, and appreciate your patience during the process. It is not necessary to contact us to inquire about your status after submitting your application.