Maintenance Worker III

Gateway Services CDD; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Services CDD in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking a full‑time maintenance worker to perform general repair and preventive maintenance of district facilities, roads, parks, and related equipment. The role includes grounds upkeep, playground and lighting maintenance, irrigation controls, and assisting with event setup and cleanup.

The position requires safety awareness, ability to operate basic tools, and a willingness to work weekends or during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of maintenance experience.
• Must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Performs general repair and maintenance on district facilities, grounds and related equipment.
• Maintains parks, playgrounds, lighting, irrigation, and supports event setup/cleanup.
• Patches potholes and performs road/ roadside maintenance; reports hazards.
• Operates and performs minor repairs of equipment; monitors inventory of supplies.
• Adheres to safety procedures and uses safety equipment at all times.
• Works weekends, nights, and during emergencies as required.

Skills

Safety procedures

Operate motorized tools

Grounds maintenance

Read & follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class E driver's license

Job description

Purpose of Job

Under the direct supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, performs manual, semi-skilled, and skilled labor associated with assigned operations including, but not limited to: general maintenance of facilities, streets, roadways, ditches, stormwater system, and District owned facilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation

Employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general repair and maintenance work on District buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities; performs semi-skilled and manual work involving grounds maintenance, parks/recreational facility maintenance, aquatic facility maintenance, road/bridge maintenance, roadside maintenance, traffic operations, road sign installation, building maintenance, plumbing maintenance, custodial maintenance, or other projects within the District; assists other workers as needed.
• Performs various tasks involving grounds maintenance or landscaping projects.
• Performs various tasks involving maintenance of parks, maintains playground and recreational equipment; repairs gates and fences; and picnic tables; sets timers for lights and irrigation systems; debris removal.
• Performs various tasks involving road maintenance or roadside maintenance projects; patches potholes in road surfaces; reports hazardous roadway conditions.
• Performs various tasks involving plumbing maintenance/repair projects; troubleshoots, maintains, minor plumbing problems; repairs broken pipes;
• Performs general/manual tasks associated with division projects; sets up or arranges equipment for special events/activities; lifts/moves furniture, equipment, and heavy materials; assists with cleanup following hurricanes, storms, or emergency situations.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, daily activity logs, inspection forms, purchase requisitions, work orders, maintenance records, charts, or other documents.
• Ability to operates a computer as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, email, or other computer programs.
• Assist with upkeep of District Facilities. Maintenance of Administrative Building and utility facilities; and any District owned or maintained facility.
• Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs of equipment.
• Work weekends, varied shifts and odd hours as needed.
• Identifies and notifies supervisor of problems at parks, streets, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of the tasks, tools and materials associated with parking and vehicle maintenance, supply, inventory and equipment management.
• Ability to safely operate motorized tools, manual tools, and light equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eater, saws, drills, augers, tillers, compactors and emergency generators.
• Knowledge and application of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written, diagram and oral instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and adhere to recommended safety procedures

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of 1 year of experience; or any combination of education and experience which would align with government and maintenance experience.

Must be a United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.

Must successfully pass a background check and alcohol and drug test.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within one (1) year.
• Must possess a Class E state driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• FEMA IC-100, IC-200, IC-700 or ability to obtain within three (3) months.
• (GIBMP) Best Management Practices or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Ladder Safety Training & Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months.

Preferred Certifications

• FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) [MOT (Maintenance of Traffic)] certification.
• Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).
• FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sediment Inspector Certification, or ability to obtain within one (1).

Physical Demands

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular District hours including, nights, weekends, and holidays and during emergency situations.
• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling.
• Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling, bending, stooping and digging.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

The position involvesmedium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Tasks require some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration and require moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.
All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.