Apprentice Facilities Worker

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an entry-level facilities/grounds maintenance worker. Responsibilities include lawn care, plant bed maintenance, litter pickup, and light repairs in parks and city facilities.

The role involves strenuous outdoor work, rain or heat, and adherence to department guidance. A valid Florida driver's license is required, and veterans' preference details are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Some knowledge of manual maintenance work methods, procedures, tools, equipment and tasks
• Possess a current and valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• To claim Veterans’ Preference, attach required documents as specified by Florida statutes.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level facility and/or grounds maintenance duties as needed.
• Hand weed and maintain ornamental plant beds; assist in planting and upkeep.
• Operate trimming/edging equipment and ride-on mowers for parks and medians.
• Pick up litter and debris; empty trash receptacles.
• Perform graffiti removal and basic maintenance to park furniture and equipment.
• Work in varied outdoor conditions and follow supervisor directions.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Tool operation

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Gas-powered equipment

Lawn mowers

Job description

Position Summary

The employee in this role may perform entry-level facility and or grounds maintenance duties, which may include minor repairs, cleaning restrooms, landscape, trash pick-up, etc. Work requires strenuous physical outdoor work, often under unfavorable conditions.

Position Summary

The employee in this role may perform entry-level facility and or grounds maintenance duties, which may include minor repairs, cleaning restrooms, landscape, trash pick-up, etc. Work requires strenuous physical outdoor work, often under unfavorable conditions.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Hand weeds, fertilizes, and waters ornamental plant beds; may assist in the installation and maintenance of annual plant beds


• Operates gas-operated trimming/edging equipment to trim/edge around trees, signs, landscaped beds, etc.; waters and fertilizes lawn areas


• Operates smaller gas-operated riding lawn mowers and large push mowers to cut grass in parks, medians, and other City-maintained areas and facilities


• Picks up litter and debris by use of pick sticks, blowers or vacuums; empties trash receptacles


• Trims and prunes trees, shrubs and bushes from ground level by use of hand tools such as hand clippers and pole saws; loads trucks with trimmings and other debris


• Paints over graffiti using either roller or brush; and/or removes graffiti via use of proper cleaning materials (including chemicals/solvents)


• Maintains and cleans areas using rakes, hoes, shovels, blowers, and related tools and equipment


• Performs minor maintenance and repair to park furniture and related equipment


• Operates light trucks and other automotive equipment as needed


• Performs a variety of other manual tasks including digging/shoveling sand and dirt; lifts, loads and properly stores tools and equipment; performs basic maintenance to tools and equipment; mulches landscaped areas


• Performs basic maintenance of tools and equipment


• Performs related work as required or directed by crew leader or supervisor

Minimum Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency


• Some knowledge of manual maintenance work methods, procedures, tools, equipment and tasks


• Possess a current and valid State of Florida Class \"E\" driver's license with an acceptable driving record


• To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly and/or continuously over time in order to weed plants, pick up trash, and to perform other maintenance tasks. 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.