Part-Time Maintenance I - Parks/Facilities

Seminole, City of (FL); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seminole is seeking a maintenance worker for custodial and property upkeep of city parks and properties. Work is supervised by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, with occasional guidance from a Maintenance II employee.

Emergency tasks may require extended hours and time away from family. duties include restroom cleaning, trash removal, equipment operation, grounds patrols, and assisting with special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• 1–3 years vocational preparation is preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily restroom custodial duties and cleans facilities.
• Cleans outdoor drinking fountains and sanitizes playground equipment.
• Patrols parks and reports issues to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
• Keeps parks clean by trash removal and site maintenance.
• Operates power blower and related equipment to keep lots and sidewalks clean.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Ability to follow instructions

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pickup truck

Blower

Pressure washer

Job description

Semi-skilled maintenance and manual work in various activities involving custodial and property maintenance of City parks and City properties. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and sometimes under the general guidance of a Maintenance II employee. During occasions of local emergencies, this position shall be required to perform emergency tasks which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members.

• Performs daily restroom custodial duties such as clean/disinfect toilets, clean/disinfect sinks, clean interior restroom walls and mirrors, mop restroom floors, fill soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers and empty trash in all park’s restrooms and Recreation Center outdoor restroom to ensure restrooms are clean and stocked for use by the public.
• Performs daily cleaning and disinfecting of all outdoor drinking fountains.
• Sanitizes playground equipment and reports any maintenance issues to Facilities maintenance Supervisor.
• Patrols parks grounds and picks up all trash, debris (limbs, moss, etc.) and dead animals. Reports any issues found to Facilities maintenance Supervisor.
• Empties all parks trash cans and doggie stations.
• Tracks number of bags of trash collected daily and records on the Trash Pickup Form. Submits completed Trash Pickup Form to Stormwater Technician monthly for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) reporting.
• Operates power blower and other related equipment to ensure all parks parking lots and sidewalks are kept in acceptable condition.
• Posts Reserved signs and turns on power if needed for park shelter reservations.
• Performs City Hall exterior duties such as blow off front and rear parking lots, pick up any trash on the grounds, empty trash cans and water flowers in front entrance pot, if needed.
• Lowers flags Citywide when required.
• Tracks inventory of restroom products and cleaning supplies and provides reorder sheet to Public Works Administrative Clerk when necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all departmental/divisional policies and procedures and the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Strives to maximize effective communications between assigned personnel, other employees throughout the City, and the general public.
• Performs other job related duties that are consistent with assigned Department responsibilities.
• Responds to emergency situations and assists with solving problems as they arise.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assist with City special events and seasonal activities such as setting up and working during City events and installing and removing Christmas decorations throughout the City.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Pickup truck, blower, pressure washer, and other related hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) to three (3) years specific vocational preparation preferred. Has good working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and activities of the Department as they relate to this position. Is able to follow instructions on work assignments and ability to use sound judgment in routine and non-routine situations which may occur. Has the ability to complete all assigned work in an efficient and timely manner. Has the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, including under unfavorable weather conditions. Has the ability to proficiently use the various types of tools and equipment required to accomplish the work in this position.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Heavy (fifty (50) pounds and over) lifting and carrying required. Performs physical tasks while walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works inside and outside in varying conditions for extended periods of time.