Beautification and Streets Maintenance Technician

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled general trades work associated with maintenance and repair of city streets, sidewalks, parks, equipment, and related facilities.

Essential Employees

may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees

will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs routine groundskeeping and landscaping work
• Performs duties related to tree and palm care, including pruning, removal, planting, health assessments and operations of related equipment
• Conducts inspections of streets to identify pests, fungus, poor cultural practices, and weed problems
• Trims and maintains trees, palms and other landscape materials throughout the city
• Recommends, installs, and maintains the irrigation systems
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on streets, sidewalks, gutters, drains, curbs, and other infrastructure using a variety of hand tools and mechanized equipment
• Designs, fabricates and assembles traffic control signs and devices in accordance with established standards
• Delists and pressure washes city streets, sidewalks, and medians as needed
• Breaks, removes, replaces, and cleans up of asphalt and concrete surfaces, patching potholes, crack sealing, and other asphalt repairs
• Applies pesticides, irrigation, and other landscaping techniques
• Monitors for potential hazards and safety issues, and addresses as needed
• Troubleshoots power issues, replaces bulbs, and performs other maintenance and repair work on streetlights
• Drives and operates equipment such as dump trucks, air hammers, chain saws, concrete mixers, etc.
• Performs standby duty and may be required to work after hours or on weekends in the event of an emergency
• Ensures that repairs, maintenance work, and operation of equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assists in performing skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work functions involving electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and painting projects
• Performs various maintenance tasks such as repairing holes in concrete walkways, mixing/pouring cement, painting interior/exterior surfaces, installing/repairing fences and netting, or installing hurricane shutters
• Performs various welding work, which may include cutting metal or fabricating metal parts/components
• Performs various painting tasks, such as preparing surfaces for painting, sanding surfaces, pressure washing surfaces, applying paint to surfaces using brush or sprayer, repairing painted surfaces, removing graffiti, measuring paint projects, or moving/rearranging furniture
• Performs various general/manual work tasks associated with department/City projects, which may include installing appliances/equipment, moving furniture, climbing ladders, hanging holiday banners, digging holes/trenches, or lifting/moving heavy materials
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include utility vehicle, lift truck, electric lift, hydraulic lift, generator, compressor, drill, welding torch, welding machine, sander, pressure cleaner, paint sprayer, mower, shovel, pick axe, saws, pipe cutter, plumbing wrench, vacuum cleaner, backflow valve tester, gauges, meters, carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, and cleaning shops; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment
• Gathers necessary equipment, tools, parts, or supplies to conduct projects; initiates orders or new or replacement materials; transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects
• 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, logs, work orders, vehicle maintenance reports, warehouse reports, purchase requests, blanket reports, timecards, or other documents
• Communicates via telephone; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to…