GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jacksonville is seeking General Maintenance Workers to perform skilled craft work in structural repairs. The ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge of repair techniques, along with a reliable work ethic and ability to communicate effectively. This position offers a strong benefits package, including health insurance options and paid leave.

Benefits

Four weeks off during the first year

Twelve paid holidays

Low and no cost health insurance options

Flexible spending plans

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience involving structural repair work.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains building fixtures, doors, and windows.
• Performs minor roof and carpentry work.
• Assists Journeymen in repairs, including plumbing and electrical.

Skills

Knowledge of techniques for structural repairs

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to perform arithmetical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works and The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department are actively seeking three (3) General Maintenance Workers.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled craft work in structural repairs to buildings and fixtures. The work requires a knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in structural repairs which is acquired through training and job experience. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others. The work is routine following established routines, instructions, and established procedures, but some variation in the sequence is permitted based on situations encountered. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requires only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some risks and hazards, but they are controllable. Operates hand tools and motor vehicles. The physical demand consists of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, and includes exposure to dust, dirt, and other unpleasant conditions and moving or lifting equipment and tools. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations, or workflow subject to superior's approval.

• Repairs and maintains doors and windows, screens, jambs, sashes, and moldings.
• Plasters, caulks and waterproofs as needed.
• Performs minor roof and carpentry work.
• Repairs and replaces locks, shades, and glass.
• Performs block and brick masonry.
• Replaces floor, ceiling, and ceramic tile.
• Assists Journeymen in the repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and welding.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in structural repairs to buildings and fixtures.
• Knowledge of carpentry, glazing, roofing, and crafts associated with structural repairs.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in structural repairs.
• Knowledge of associated occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in the care and use of materials, tools, and equipment used in structural repairs.
• Ability to read and apply written job-related materials.
• Ability to perform arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Two (2) years of experience involving structural repair work.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• Depending upon assignment, must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening performed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office prior to appointment.
• Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities.
• The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically.
• Certification is obtained by successfully completing a web-based training course and test which covers physical security, incident response, the protection of information and other IT specific security threats, vulnerabilities and risks.
• Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state, and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services. Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain specialized certifications.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

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