Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Public Works Director or designee, performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, repair, or construction activities of routine difficulty in the Town's water distribution, storm water conveyance system and wastewater collection system. Work is assigned verbally and in writing. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

• Knowledge of water and wastewater pumping or collection principles and practices of maintenance, repair, or construction of same.
• Knowledge of safety and health precautions in utility systems operations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform strenuous work under a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to read Town water, sewer and stormwater Atlas.
• Skill in the use of a variety of equipment and machines required in utility and street maintenance and repair work.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer operation (including IPAD).
• Knowledge of basic stormwater principles and maintenance practices.
• Ability to perform duties in confined space per OSHA standards.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in general construction, utilities maintenance, or related manual labor work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of Water Distribution License, desirable.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License or may possess a Chauffeur's License depending upon the vehicle in use. Ability to obtain the Water Distribution License within 2 years of employment with the Town.

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Moderate to heavy (over 15 pounds) lifting and carrying.
• Use of fingers, use of hands.
• Reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing.
• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crawling.
• Driving.

• Works outside in various weather conditions including: noise, dust, chemicals, solvents, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces and confined spaces.
• Works above and below ground level, in water.
• Heights.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Annual Salary Range: $36,729.

Human Resources Department
9293 Harding Avenue
Surfside, FL 33154
Phone:

You may e-mail your resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Town of Surfside is an Equal Opportunity / Drug Free Workplace Employer. Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida Law. All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (townofsurfsidefl.gov)