TEMPORARY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Palm Coast; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palm Coast is seeking an entry‑level maintenance worker to perform general maintenance and repair tasks across skilled trades. Duties include custodial work, light mechanical tasks, and basic building upkeep to keep city facilities safe, clean, and functional.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work variable hours including weekends or evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks and basic maintenance on structures and equipment.
• Operate light equipment such as mowers and small machinery.
• Repair and install components in buildings, facilities or grounds.
• Respond to emergencies and hazardous situations, and perform mitigation if needed.
• Complete work orders and monthly reports; follow safety policies.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to safety

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn care equipment

General maintenance tools

Electrical safety

Job description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform maintenance and repair work in one or more of the skilled trades, e.g., painting, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, fabrication, masonry, electrical, HVACR. Employees in this classification function at entry level and are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative maintenance tasks to provide employees and the general public with an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient public area.

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, i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls, changing light bulbs, cleaning air filters.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, and other City property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines, e.g., plumbing, masonry, carpentry, flooring, irrigation systems.
• Performs tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation and repair of buildings, equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• May operated a wide variety of light equipment and machinery, e.g., automobile, pick up truck, fork lift, lawn mower.
• Position performs a variety of labor-intensive work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals.
• Cleans, maintains, and adjusts tools, equipment, and machinery, e.g., maintains fluids, performs general servicing and minor repairs.
• Participates in the set-up and removal of tables, chairs, stages etc. for daily meetings and classes.
• Responds to emergency situations to confine, resolve, or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions, i.e., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks.
• May be required to work late hours, weekends, and emergency response.
• Responsible for ensuring all work and activities are performed safely and in accordance with City policies.
• Completes all required paperwork to include work orders and monthly reports.
• Must function in severe weather conditions and have the ability to respond to hazardous/risky situations and perform mitigation efforts in emergencies.
• Performs related duties as directed.

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by a demonstrated ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the work.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work.
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors.
• 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 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet.
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time
• Ability to with stand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass, and various chemicals.
• Ability to work flexible hour’s necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to push and/or pull over 100 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, work near moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock.