Maintenance Worker I - Grounds

City of Cocoa, FL; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join their Public Works team. This role involves performing essential landscaping and maintenance tasks, including operating power equipment and handling irrigation systems. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in landscaping or public works. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help maintain the beauty and functionality of community spaces, making a positive impact on the Cocoa area.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Public Works or landscaping required.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license for vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates landscaping equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Handles irrigation installation and repairs as needed.
• Performs chemical spraying for pest and weed control.

Skills

Landscaping

Equipment Operation

Irrigation Installation

Chemical Spraying

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Power Mowers

Edgers

Trimmers

Tractors

Job description

JOB SUMMARY Under supervision of the Parks and Grounds Supervisor, performs semi-skilled manual work in construction and maintenance activities and services. The Maintenance Worker I-Public Works/Leisure Services must consistently perform semi-skilled work on Public Works equipment, plants, buildings and grounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates power mowers, edgers, trimmers and other pieces of equipment used in landscaping and roadside maintenance.
• Operates tractors in landscaping projects and roadside clearing.
• Works on irrigation installation and repairs.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Works on chemical spraying for pest control, weed control and fertilize.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared or undeclared emergency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or GED certificate with one (1) year in the Public Works or landscaping vocation; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Qualifications: For positions requiring the operation of City vehicles, must possess a valid current Florida driver's license, or be able to acquire one within 45 days of hire.

The work is generally medium and may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.
• Crawling: Ability to frequently move on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.
• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.
• Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.
• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Ability to frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.