Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

General Description

This position requires semi‑skilled and manual work in maintaining various grounds, fields and facilities.

• Maintains various grounds, fields, cemeteries, and parks by performing mowing, weeding, tilling, raking, fertilizing, digging and other manual labor tasks. Assists in tree trimming. Assist in concrete and asphalt work.
• Prepares fields for athletic activities such as lining and raking.
• Installs turf and seeds on field, parks and other grounds. Maintains irrigation system.
• Maintains equipment and facilities by performing manual labor and semi‑skilled work.
• Performs litter control functions; cleans restrooms; sets up picnic and other areas.
• Operates vehicles and medium to heavy equipment. Performs preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles and equipment.
• Makes written and oral reports.
• Informs and directs public in the use of facilities.
• Performs janitorial services.
• Responds to emergency after hours, weekends and holidays.

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

Equipment:
Uses or repairs small/light equipment, such as power tools. Uses or repairs medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers. Uses or repairs heavy or complex machinery, such as HVAC systems, construction equipment, or water plants.

All employees must possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks. The abilities expected of all employees include: responding to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner; being appropriately groomed and attired to present a professional image; reporting for work promptly and properly prepared;

notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences; conforming with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrating a polite, helpful, courteous, and professional image when engaging with the public; operating and caring for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and within the specified parameters; and demonstrating an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance functions;
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf installation;
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work;
• Knowledge of grounds‑keeping practices and principles;
• Ability to operate light equipment;
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools.

Must be a high school graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and have one (1) year of maintenance experience involving custodial activities. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. CDL license preferred. Applicant will be required to pass a background check, pre‑employment physical and drug screen.

• Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Driving
• Operating equipment
• Stooping

• Works outside in various weather conditions
• Works with chemicals (insecticides and herbicides)
• Works at heights (up to 15 feet)