Maintenance Worker (Part-Time) - Traffic Engineering Division

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker (Part-Time) in the Traffic Engineering Division. The role focuses on graffiti removal, maintaining grounds and facilities, and providing a clean, safe environment for the public and County staff.

The ideal candidate will have at least three months in maintenance, a valid Florida Class E driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Requires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience.
• Possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Preference: OSHA Safety Certification and Forklift Operator Certification.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds and landscape areas to keep them presentable, clean, and safe.
• Performs a variety of facility maintenance work to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County staff.
• Cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, and related spaces to provide a sanitary environment.
• Moves furniture and related items to relocate or rearrange work stations or set up for meetings and events.
• Interacts with the public and County employees to provide directions and resolve issues.
• Sets out temporary traffic control devices to ensure safety and efficient traffic flow.
• Prepares log sheets to document work activities and equipment usage.
• Maintains landscape and construction-related equipment to extend its life and reduce downtime.

Skills

Graffiti removal

Janitorial experience

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Education

Three months in maintenance or closely related experience

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker (Part-Time) - Traffic Engineering Division

Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

Traffic Engineering Division

The Traffic Engineering Division is seeking a part-time Maintenance Worker with an emphasis on graffiti removal. The ideal candidate must be reliable, dependable and have a high degree of attention to detail. This position will have a varied schedule, primarily working two days per week, which would also vary depending upon weather and other conditions. Candidate will be responsible for removing graffiti from signal cabinets and mast-arms, as well as other items as required. The ability to work outdoors in all weather, use cleaning products, lift and move items up to 25lbs, bend, squat and stoop, is necessary. The candidate must be able to follow verbal, written instructions, organize, and prioritize work, and be familiar with various cleaning procedures, materials, and maintenance equipment.

General Description

Performs a variety of general building and grounds related maintenance and repairs at an assigned facility.

Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Forklift Operator Certification
• At least one (1) year of janitorial experience
• At least one (1) year of graffiti removal experience

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Maintains grounds and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe.

Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County employees, minimize major repair/replacement costs, and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures.

Cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, shop areas, pavilions, sidewalks, in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff; moves a variety of furniture and related items in order to relocate/rearrange work stations/offices, set up for meetings, activities, and events.

Interacts with the public and/or other County employees in order to give directions/information, explain work activities/procedures, identify their service needs, and/or resolve day-to-day operational issues.

Sets out temporary traffic control devices at the work site in order to provide a safe work environment and facilitate safe, efficient traffic flow.

Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management.

Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs.

Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Decision Quality : Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions based on relevant rules and procedures.
• Action Oriented : Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.
• Plans and Aligns : Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.
• Ensures Accountability : Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.
• Communicates Effectively : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness : Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.