General Maintenance Worker (Wednesday - Sunday; 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM)

Job Posting

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Non-Smoking. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment.

Job Description

Semi-skilled manual work in either building, tree trimming operations, and / or ground maintenance activities. Work is performed under general supervision. Does related work as required. Routine manual work is responsible for the overall cleaning of parks and other building restrooms. Performs landscape maintenance, operates vehicles, mowers, and other related equipment. Performs other job-related duties as required. Performs general building maintenance and repairs. Performs safety inspections. Operates cleaning machines, buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc. Sets up chairs and tables for activities and assists in normal cleanup activities. Sweep, mop and scrub floors; wax and polish floors and furniture.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties 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.

• Maintain various buildings, grounds and / or parks, cleans, scrapes, paints, etc.
• May spray grounds with insecticides and herbicides.
• May install turf on field, parks and other grounds. Perform litter control functions.
• Perform preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles.
• Make daily written and oral reports.
• May operate vehicles, mowers and other equipment; tree trimming tools, chain saw, clipper, and bucket truck.
• Performs building and ground maintenance activities such as mowing, weeding and general grounds work.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Minimum Qualifications

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS :

Knowledge of routine manual work in the cleaning and upkeep of facilities. Knowledge of landscaping and turf maintenance. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, follow written and oral instructions and complete daily worksheets and / or keep records. Skill in operation of equipment and tools related to the position.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and / or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands / Work Environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS :

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

SELECTION GUIDELINES : Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.