Maintenance Worker I

General Statement of Job

Under the close supervision of a departmental supervisor performs unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual labor. Employees in this class generally work for the city in an entry level capacity. Position utilizes a variety of hand tools and equipment in performance of tasks and may work in adverse environmental conditions depending on division of placement. Work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions; as outlined herein; are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar; related; or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Utilizes

various manual; gas; and electrical tools and equipment in the performance of

assigned tasks; checking fluid levels regularly and maintaining such for safe

and productive use.

Clears

and repairs fencing; and performs minor maintenance and repair on city property

as directed.

Cleans debris and refuse

from city property

regularly and in response to emergency clean up orders.

Assists skilled personnel in

construction projects and cleanup as directed.

Maintains

grounds; parks and medians.

May spray foliage; lawns;

and sports fields and pest control.

May cut and edge grass with

hand tools and power operated machines.

May plant trees and

shrubbery to maintain landscaping throughout the city.

May trim and fertilize

trees; shrubby; lawns; and sports fields.

May give general care to

lawns and grounds; remove dirt; rubbish; weeds; leaves; and other refuse from

grounds.

May prune trees to eliminate

hazards and preserve the beauty of trees on municipal property.

May clean and care for

public buildings and other municipal property; paint; sweep; mop; scrub floors;

wash windows and walls.

May take down; move; erect

portable stage; benches; seats and chairs or equipment; as needed.

May line playing fields;

drag; water; weed; and maintain landscaped areas of sports fields.

May repair and maintain

playground equipment to keep in proper operating condition.

Exercise care and safety in

use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of

safety rules and regulations prescribed by the City.

May be required to perform

general maintenance such as painting; custodial duties and restroom cleaning as

needed.

Perform any assigned duty

before; during and after a declared emergency. Performs related work as

required and as directed.

Minimum Training and Experience

Work experience that provides some knowledge of various

types of manual labor; or an equivalent combination of education; training; and

experience. Must possess and maintain a Class E Driver s License. Must be

able to obtain and maintain a Green Industries Best Management Practices

certification within 12 months of hire. Must be able to obtain and maintain a

Broward County Basic Tree Trimming Certificate within 12 months of hire.

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Physical Requirements : Tasks involve frequent

walking; standing; bending; stooping; some lifting and carrying objects

of moderate to heavy weight (25-50 pounds);

and occasionally very heavy (100+ pounds)

items.

Data Conception: Requires the ability

to compare and/or judge the readily observable; functional; or composite

characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of

data; people; or things.

Interpersonal Communication : Requires the

ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.

Includes giving and receiving instructions; assignments and/or directions.

Requires the ability to convey a sense of authority through spoken language.

Language

Ability: Requires the ability to read standard English.

Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply

common sense understanding to perform semi-repetitive tasks. Requires the

ability to apply principles of influence.

Verbal Aptitude: Must communicate

efficiently and effectively in Standard English. Must speak with poise;

confidence; and voice control.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to

add; subtract; multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the

ability to inspect items for proper length; width and shape; and visually read

various information.

Motor

Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately.

Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to lift

heavy items. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination for performing

aquatic activities.

Color

Discrimination : May require the ability to differentiate between colors or

shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability

to deal with people from a variety of departments in both giving and receiving

instructions.

Physical Communication : Requires the ability

to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging information by means of

spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Environmental Requirements: Tasks are

regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Written Communication: Requires the ability to

fill out basic reporting forms and take written notes.

Knowledge; Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

of potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in building and ground

maintenance.

Knowledge

of occupational safety rules and practices.

Ability

to perform heavy manual tasks.

Ability

to follow oral and simple written directions.

Ability

to establish and maintain effective relationship with fellow employees and the

public.

Skilled in the use of tools and maintenance equipment.

Disclaimer

The City of Margate Florida is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. In

compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et.

seq.) the City of Margate will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified

individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current

employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are

representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job.