Constituent Maintenance Worker P/T

COH City Of Hialeah; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hialeah is seeking a versatile laborer to perform a wide range of manual tasks and operate light equipment as needed. Responsibilities include delivery, setup and breakdown for city-wide events, street cleaning, repairs to facilities, painting, debris removal, and assisting in disaster response.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Florida driver’s license, with the ability to lift heavy objects and work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED with 12 months of manual labor experience.
• Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, mini excavators, backhoes.
• Deliver, setup and breakdown for city-wide events as needed.
• Maintain street cleanliness and debris removal.
• Perform minor repairs and cleaning of city facilities, including sidewalks.
• Paint city facilities both exterior and interior.
• Collect debris and load into trucks; load/unload trucks.
• Move heavy material like pipe, lumber, gravel and furniture.
• Assist in disaster response and recovery operations.
• Sweep streets, gutters and alleys; manage waste loads.

Skills

Manual labor

Ability to lift heavy objects

Follow instructions

Drive truck

Use hand tools & equipment

Endurance for long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range

$15.00 - $50.00

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work

Employees in this class perform a wide variety of manual labor. However, as work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to work of more than ordinary difficulty. Work is usually closely supervised, and the employee receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new assignment. Constant supervision is not necessary for routine or repetitive tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment as needed i.e.; mowers, sod cutters, mini excavators, backhoes.
• Carry out the delivery, setup and breakdown for city wide special events, as needed.
• Maintains street cleanliness and picks up debris.
• Cleans, maintains and performs minor repairs to City facilities, including sidewalks.
• Paints City facilities both exterior and interior.
• Collects debris and loads it into a truck.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Cuts grass, weeds and brush and cares for shrubs, flowers and grass.
• Performs the necessary related duties to assist in disaster response and recovery.
• Sweeps streets, gutters and alleys and loads collected waste it into a truck.
• Cleans storm sewers, culverts, drains and ditches.
• Collects debris and loads it into a truck.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Moves and carries heavy material such as pipe, lumber, gravel, sand and furniture.
• Paints over graffiti, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform light and heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral or written instructions.
• Ability to drive a truck, if required.
• Ability to acquire knowledge and proficiency in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Significant walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, sitting, standing, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment such as hand tools, etc. Must be able to see and distinguish colors, hear and smell. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work involves walking more than a mile per day, climbing stairs and ladders, moving, reaching, handling, bending, and stooping for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 25 to 50 pounds.

Minimum Training and Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school/institution or possession of a state high school equivalency diploma (GED) and twelve months experience in performing unskilled, light, or heavy manual labor. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Have a current valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Environment

The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations.

The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories.

The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.