General Maintenance Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Delray Beach is seeking a maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled manual work across park buildings, grounds, and trees. You will operate vehicles and landscaping equipment, perform routine cleaning, and assist in general maintenance tasks under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of heavy manual labor experience, plus a valid Florida driver’s license. Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience doing heavy manual labor.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor outdoors in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds and parks; clean, scrape, paint.
• Operate vehicles, mowers and related equipment.
• Perform safety inspections and building/grounds maintenance.
• Prepare daily written and oral reports.
• Set up chairs/tables for activities and assist in cleanup.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower operation

Job description

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Job Description

Semi-skilled manual work in either building, tree trimming operations, and/or ground maintenance activities. Work is performed under general supervision. Does related work as required. Routine manual work is responsible for the overall cleaning of parks and other building restrooms. Performs landscape maintenance, operates vehicles, mowers, and other related equipment. Performs other job‑related duties as required. Performs general building maintenance and repairs. Performs safety inspections. Operates cleaning machines, buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc. Sets up chairs and tables for activities and assists in normal cleanup activities. Sweep, mop and scrub floors; wax and polish floors and furniture.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain various buildings, grounds and/or parks, cleans, scrapes, paints, etc.
• May spray grounds with insecticides and herbicides.
• May install turf on field, parks and other grounds. Perform litter control functions.
• Perform preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles.
• Make daily written and oral reports.
• May operate vehicles, mowers and other equipment; tree trimming tools, chain saw, clipper, and bucket truck.
• Performs building and ground maintenance activities such as mowing, weeding and general grounds work.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance, or tree care and/or turf installation.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to complete daily work sheets and/or keep records.
• Skill in operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and tools related to the position.
• Knowledge of building and/or grounds maintenance.
• Physical condition, strength and agility commensurate with the demands of the position, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Maintains buildings, cleans, scrapes, paints and performs litter control functions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• One-year experience doing heavy manual labor.

Licenses, Certifications Or Registrations

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of routine manual work in the cleaning and upkeep of facilities. Knowledge of landscaping and turf maintenance. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, follow written and oral instructions and complete daily worksheets and/or keep records. Skill in operation of equipment and tools related to the position.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

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. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Skills

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying, Walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, driving. Equipment operation.

Environmental Conditions

Works outside in various weather conditions with dust and dirt, chemicals (insecticides and herbicides). Works in bucket trucks.

Benefits and Compensation

Full-time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.