Maintenance Worker (Parks & Road & Bridge)

Osceola County; Kissimmee (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 team. This role involves performing essential custodial and groundskeeping tasks, ensuring public spaces are clean and safe. Candidates should be eager to learn and grow, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. The position demands physical stamina and the ability to operate various tools and equipment. If you're looking to contribute to a community-focused environment while developing your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position performing general maintenance and custodial work.
• Knowledge gained through training and experience in facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks and grounds maintenance duties.
• Conduct minor repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations to maintain safety.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to operate manual and power tools safely

Reliability and good attendance

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to perform physically demanding manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manual and power tools

Light equipment and machinery (e.g., lawn mower, tractor)

Job description

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform general maintenance, grounds keeping and custodial work in the assigned functional area. Employees in this classification function at entry level and are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative facilities and infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks to provide employees and general public with an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient public buildings, roadways, and grounds. Employee has knowledge and proficiency gained through training and experience. Performs related work as directed.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs custodial tasks, e.g., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting and polishing furniture; cleaning vents, air filters, fans, walls; changing light bulbs.
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, e.g., edging, mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting; may utilize various herbicides or pesticides.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on facilities, structures, equipment, sidewalks, drainage and other County property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines, e.g., plumbing, masonry, carpentry, flooring, irrigation, electric.
• May operate a wide variety of light equipment and machinery, e.g., automobile, pick-up truck, fork lift, tractor, lawn mower.
• May utilize a wide variety of manual, gas and electric powered hand tools, e.g., hammer, shovel, rake, screw drivers, wrenches, digging bar, chainsaw, chemical sprayer leaf blowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, edger.
• Position performs a variety of labor-intensive work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals.
• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of tools, equipment and machinery, e.g., lubricates, services and fuels; performs routine light maintenance and repairs; cleans and maintains safe operation.
• Attends safety meetings and/or participates in safety inspections. Participates in the construction, renovation and restoration of streets, bridges, solid waste, utility systems and public works landscapes and grounds.
• Performs maintenance duties such as asphalt repairs, sandbag/headwall repairs, sod installation, etc.
• Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., preps work areas; sets barricades and cones; conducts traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards; flags traffic.
• Participates in the set-up and removal of tables, chairs, stages etc. for daily meetings and classes.
• Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions, i.e., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks.
• Organizes and maintains inventory of maintenance supplies and tools.
• Performs duties as assigned and necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Education:High School Diploma, or GED.

Experience:

Good communication skills

Ability to operate manual and power tools safely

Eagerness to learn and grow within the County

Reliability and good attendance

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work.
• Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion.
• Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet and perform physically demanding manual labor.
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with department management, County employees, and the general public.

Physical Demand Requirements:

Physical Demand: Heavy

• 100 lbs. maximum lifting
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expression or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.