Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: FL - Lake Wales, FL 33853Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $19.50 Hourly
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City facilities and systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the close supervision of the Division Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE
Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activities.
Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
Operates a variety of light and medium‑sized construction and power equipment.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, laying and backfilling, concrete repairs, asphalt repairs, sign maintenance, tree trimming, storm water catch basin maintenance,
Assists in the training of lower level employees to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of facilities.
Qualifications
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A)       Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and
(B)       Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair,                      or;
(C)       Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A)       Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities;
(B)       Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment.
(C)       Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, Ability to work in all weather conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Florida Driver's license.
CDL certification
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, grapple truck, bucket truck, tamper plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch, mowers, edger, blowers, & trimmers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.