Maintenance Worker I - Right of Way Mowing Crew

City of DeLand; DeLand (FL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeLand is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to support the Right of Way Mowing Crew. The role involves semi-skilled, outdoor work under supervision, operating light vehicles and lawn equipment in all weather conditions.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mowing, edging, and general grounds maintenance; a valid Florida driver’s license; and the ability to read and follow written instructions. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a pay rate of $16.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with irrigation and tree trimming/grounds cleanup is desired.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered as minimum requirements.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs yard maintenance such as cutting grass, edging, weeding, laying sod, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
• Maintain Right of Ways
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Zero-turn mower

Weed trimming

Operate light equipment

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

City of DeLand

120 South Florida Avenue

DeLand, FL 32720

Phone: [phone]

MAINTENANCE WORKER I - RIGHT OF WAY MOWING CREW

Department: Public Works/Stormwater Exempt: No

Reports To: Foreman Pay Rate:$16.75hourly

Position Type: Full-Time Hours: 40 hours/week

Job Summary

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks under direct supervision of a foreman, lead worker, or other higher level classified employees. Duties may involve the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light truck and construction equipment as a part of the assignment. Duties may be performed under adverse weather or working conditions.

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs yard maintenance such as cutting grass, edging, weeding, laying sod, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
• Maintain Right of Ways
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE HIGHER LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE WITH A ZERO-TURN MOWER, WEED TRIMMER AND EDGER

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Irrigation and tree trim/grounds cleanup experience is desired.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered for minimum requirements.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and write neatly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to develop and maintain good personal relationship with other employees and the public.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding, to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently and in a diligent manner.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools related to the job.
• Good physical condition is essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA

Work environment/ADA: This job requires walking, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, equipment operation and driving. The employee may work in an office environment or outside in various weather conditions. Working in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment may be required as well as working from heights, in dusty condition, with hands, feet, and/or legs in water and may handle chemicals.

Lifting: Lift up to 75 Pounds

Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100

Environment: Inside Work/Outside Work in Various Conditions

Hearing: Normal to Moderate Noise Levels for Work Environment

*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.