Stormwater Maintenance

Under the direction of the Public Works Director/Engineer or designee, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in one or more of the trade disciplines.

• Performs skilled maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, and other City-owned property in a variety of trade disciplines.
• Inspects and/or repairs street and drainage systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspections on assigned equipment and reports defects or needed repairs to their immediate supervisor.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a work crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, mowing, maintaining City owned property, laying pipe and back filling.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in Stormwater Utilities.
• Operates a variety of light and medium-sized power construction and maintenance equipment used in Stormwater Utilities.
• Ensures all work performed adheres to established safety standards, building codes and regulations, and engineering standards where applicable.
• Performs preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules or when directed.
• Inspects, recognizes, and reports any detected deterioration, repair needs, and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Assists other trades personnel in two (2) or more of the trade disciplines to provide essential knowledge, skills, and abilities in all trades utilized by the unit.
• May work in a variety of confined or enclosed spaces, i.e., ceilings, duct systems, baffle boxes, catch basins, etc.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Essential employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s department head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

High school diploma or equivalent; and one (1) year of experience in an applicable trade discipline or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid, State of Florida Commercial Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment; however, if CDL Class B requirement is not met, license must be obtained within one (1) year.

• Experience with operating small equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saw, lawn mowers.
• Must have basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Knowledge of the functions of pertinent maintenance equipment.
• Basic experience working with asphalt and concrete.
• Knowledge of types of materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Knowledge of pertinent safety rules and regulations.
• Willing to learn how to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
• Ability to use motorized vehicles and equipment, including an excavator, dozer, grader, tractor, truck, lowboy trailer and roller, dump truck, pickup truck, tamper, backhoe, various saws, compressor, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, mobile radio, and/or telephone.
• Ability to use instruments to establish grade, laser, and builder level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, city personnel, and other public or outside agencies.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and accurately in emergency situations in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to…