Maintenance Technician I

City of Brooksville; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

12 holidays

Florida Retirement System

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Brooksville is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to perform street and public-works tasks, including patching potholes, maintaining traffic signs, and clearing rights-of-way. Candidates should be proficient with hand and power tools and capable of operating heavy equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks.

English communication and safety mindset are essential. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of general labor experience, and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year general labor experience, preferably in streets maintenance/repair.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Florida CDL Class B or higher with air brake endorsement; CDL permit may be needed within 3 months, license within 12 months.
• Must be able to read, communicate, and follow orders in English.

Responsibilities

• Patch holes in streets using appropriate materials (Lime rock base, Asphalt, #57 rock).
• Maintain and install City traffic signs.
• Clear brush and debris from City rights-of-way and properties.
• Load and unload heavy materials.
• Perform carpentry, cement work, painting and general labor tasks.
• Operate asphalt truck and roller.
• Operate street saws and chainsaws; use basic power and hand tools.
• Operate vans, pickups and cars.
• Move equipment and load/unload heavy materials.
• Maintain City equipment and safety gear.
• Work safely and cooperate with teammates.
• Understand and execute verbal/written orders in English.
• Clean interior and exterior of public buildings and property.

Skills

Driving

Equipment operation

Reading instruments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket truck

Dump truck

Forklift

Backhoe

Street saws

Chainsaws

Power tools

Hand tools

Zero turn mower

Weed eater

Survey equipment

Job description

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BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE:

20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service

12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan

Employer paid health coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year!

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

This is a technical position involving the maintenance, and repair of sidewalks, grounds, landscaping, roads and other City assets. Knowledge of and skills in utilizing hand and power tools, bucket truck, dump truck forklift, and backhoe is required. Employee is required to manufacture, install/maintain traffic control devices. Subject to call out in emergencies, may require working on holidays and weekends. Qualifications and a summary of essential duties and responsibilities are set forth below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Patch holes in streets with matching material i.e., Lime rock base, Asphalt & #57 rock.
• Maintain and install City traffic signs.
• Clear brush and debris from City right of ways and other City properties.
• Load and unload heavy materials.
• Carpentry, cement work, painting, and general labor related tasks.
• Operation of asphalt truck and roller.
• Will require operation of street saws, chainsaws & basic power & hand tools.
• Operation of vans, pick ups and cars.
• Move equipment, load and unload heavy material from trucks and move equipment and large bulky objects.
• Keep track of and maintain City equipment, including rolling equipment (mowers), hand tools, power tools and materials use in the course of the job including barricades, cones and other work zone safety equipment.
• Work safely, diligently and responsibly at completing assigned duties.
• Work cooperatively and complementary with assigned co-worker.
• Comprehend and implement verbal and written orders and assignments in English.
• Clean interior and exterior of public buildings and property.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits, carpentry and plumbing.
• Ability to maintain and operate a zero turn mower, utility cart, weed eater and similar grounds equipment signs, markings, and appurtenances, and perform routine, preventative and emergency maintenance on traffic signs, buildings and related appurtenances.
• Ability to read instruments, operates survey equipment to establish and grades, and prepares reports.
• Ability to safely and properly operate and maintain various types of construction equipment, vehicles and power and hand tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Use of both hands with majority of fingers. 20/40 vision (in at least one eye), and be able to hear and understand and verbally communicate in English at normal conversational levels (corrective devices acceptable). Motor skill ability to operate equipment without excessive accommodation, climb, crawl, stoop, etc. See page 4 for additional information.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of one year of general labor experience, preferably in a streets maintenance/repair role. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies required for the position may be considered.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement, or have the ability to get a CDL Permit within 3 months of hire and the ability to get the license within the following 12 months.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, City of Brooksville provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.