MAINTENANCE WORKER II-Cemetery

City Of Lake Wales; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL preferred

Job summary

City Of Lake Wales is seeking a dependable maintenance worker to perform a range of tasks in city cemeteries and facilities. You will operate light and some heavy equipment, assist in project work, and follow safety guidelines while supporting a crew.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of related experience, a valid Florida driver’s license and CDL preferred. The role demands physical stamina and clear communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years experience in construction/maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance procedures.
• Valid Florida driver’s license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of inspections and maintenance activities.
• Determines locations of gas/telecom/power/water lines before excavation.
• Keeps equipment clean; ensures proper maintenance.
• Drives trucks hauling equipment and materials.
• Performs routine inspection and refers defects to supervisor.
• Operates light/medium construction equipment (broom, jetter, backhoe).
• Acts safely and follows security standards on site.
• Performs crew labor for pavement, ditch work, and repairs.
• Assists in training lower-level employees.
• Operates various power construction equipment as needed.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Safety-conscious

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years construction/maintenance experience

Tools

Dump truck operation

Jetters/inductor truck

Backhoe/loader operation

Power tools

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, of City cemeteries.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the close supervision of the Superintendent.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activities.Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.Operates light and medium‑sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, jetter/inductor truck or backhoe/loader.Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.Assists in the training of lower level employees to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of facilities.Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in a variety of activities.PERIPHERAL DUTIESServes on various employee or other committees as assigned.Other duties as required.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:(A) Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and(B) Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair, or(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary knowledge, Skills and Abilities:(A) Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities;(B) Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment.(C) Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSValid Florida Driver's license and CDL certification.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDMotorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, street roller, manlift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, aeroil propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.