PUBLIC SERVICE WORKER I- LANDSCAPING

Job Title

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in construction, operation, repairs, maintenance, and replacement of City street, and storm drainage systems to include landscaping duties.

Essential Job Functions

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Assists with the repair or installation of storm water and irrigation systems and components. Performs ground maintenance activities including planting, mowing, sodding, weeding, etc. Sweeps walkways and removes refuse and debris from grounds, waste containers, buildings and parking lots. Operates maintenance equipment including pickup trucks, riding lawn mowers, weed eaters, and related equipment. Performs manual labor and other minor tasks. Assists in the repairs of dips, potholes, and other road obstructions including replacing asphalt as necessary. Cleans City canals, catch basins, and drains of debris as needed. Assists in the repairs and maintenance of City sidewalks and curbing. Operates a variety of power equipment as required for the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Some knowledge of equipment materials, methods and procedures used in ground maintenance, storm water, or street maintenance, depending on the location of the position. Skilled in operation of the required tools and equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time. Ability to work safely. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to operate motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump trucks, skid loader, and chainsaws and other tools and equipment is desirable. Education & Experience Requirements : High School diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year in ground maintenance / landscaping, stormwater and streets, depending on the location of the position, preferred. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License throughout employment.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high places, precarious places and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.