Laborer NW 53rd Terrace

Perform work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the right-of-way, equipment and grounds. Incumbent receives general direction from the Superintendent of Streets and Director and it is expected to exercise independent judgment in the field. Work is normally reviewed only for results obtained. This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.

The City operates under various work schedules to meet departmental and operational needs. The schedule for the position in which you are applying will be assigned during the pre-employment process. Final schedule placement is determined based on departmental requirements/needs and may vary.

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Tuesday–Saturday: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Sunday–Thursday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Mowing, edging, raking, weeding, and cleaning of greens, roadway greenery and open space areas.
• Performs such duties as hauling heavy material, repairing roads, cutting grass, demolition work and various other preparatory work for the trades
• Perform simple and elementary work not specifically related to the trades, such as, moving heavy furniture, equipment or materials.
• Sweeps, washes, paints and repairs.
• Performs minor semi-skilled building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades.
• Performs routine maintenance on hand operated and power equipment, including but not limited to electric motors, pumps, tractors, mowers, used in daily work assignments.
• Plants and prunes turf, trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Carries out seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, mulching, and pest and weed control as necessary and when directed.
• Collect and dispose of solid waste from right-of-ways and grounds; pick up litter from premises.
• Open and close, locks and unlocks facilities as needed and as directed.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and fellow workers.
• Performs any other public works related activities as directed by the Superintendent of Streets and the Public Works Director such as repairing potholes and sidewalks and installation of signs.

• Performs other related work as required.

• A High School Diploma or a GED equivalent and saome experience in repair and maintenance of equipment and tools, ground keeping work or equivalent combination of relevant education experience.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Must hold a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

• Must be able to work independently and complete daily activities and tasks according to work schedule.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and right-of-ways maintenance, minor repairs and safety precautions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and walk/stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.
• Additional specialized training such as painter, maintenance and repair or a related field is desirable.
• Must be physically able to perform duties, which may require walking, crawling, kneeling, or standing for prolonged periods of time and heavy lifting.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the City of Doral for employment. This includes, but is not…