Maintenance Worker - Extension Services

Brevard County; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,911 - 28,359; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking an entry-level maintenance assistant for the UF/Brevard County Extension Services Off. The role involves maintaining and repairing county grounds, buildings and facilities, with a schedule Monday–Friday 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and possible mornings/weekends.

No formal training required; experience using hand and power-operated equipment is preferred. A valid Florida driver’s license is required, and background checks per AO-5 will apply.

Qualifications

• No formal training or experience required. Experience in the safe and efficient use of hand and power-operated equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, and Extension Service facilities.

Job description

Department: UF/Brevard County Extension Services Off

Organizational Unit: Agriculture and Extension Service

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$17.52 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/UF/IFAS Brevard Extension Office. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and may include morning hours and weekends as needed. Performs entry level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, and Extension Service facilities.

REQUIREMENTS

No formal training or experience required. Experience in the safe and efficient use of hand and power-operated equipment is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level 1 criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (as defined in AO-5). In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:3 - 5 hours
   • SIT:3 - 5 hours
   • DRIVE:3 - 5 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Bend; Balance; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A