Maintenance Worker I - PW/LS

City of Cocoa; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to support their Public Works and Leisure Services. This role involves operating various landscaping equipment, performing irrigation installation, and conducting pest control activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, the ability to follow instructions, and physical strength to handle manual labor under varying weather conditions. Join a dynamic team that values adaptability and responsiveness to community needs, and make a tangible impact in the community through your work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping tools and equipment.
• Skill in safe operation of power tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Operate landscaping equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Perform irrigation installation and repairs.
• Work on pest control and chemical spraying.

Skills

Safe use of hand tools

Physical strength

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Power mowers

Tractors

Edgers

Trimmers

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of tools and pieces of equipment utilized in landscaping and maintenance of landscaped areas and rights-of-way.
2. Skill in demonstrated safe use of all hand tools, power tools and equipment in performance of all work tasks.
3. Skill in physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor, occasionally, under adverse weather conditions.
4. Ability to operate trucks, small tractors, mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, and other pieces of equipment used in the trade.
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.