Maintenance Worker II

Duties

• Performs semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public works projects, public parks grounds, athletic fields and associated right-of-way/public property maintenance duties.
• Operates mowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, chain saws, concrete saws, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, pitchforks, trowels, shovels, and other simple machines and equipment.
• Performs landscape installation tasks such as grading, leveling and installation of retention walls.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains sidewalks, curb and gutter and fences which will include backstops, cleans out drainage lines, manholes and catch basins.
• Operates motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more including dump trucks, asphalt spreaders, tractors, backhoes, front end loaders, weed machines, street sweepers and heavy rollers.
• Operates and makes minor repairs to various small equipment such as portable rod motors, rodding machines, winches, gasoline powered tamps, pavement breakers, pipe saws, pneumatic powered tamps, grinders, manual pipe cutters, chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, edgers and trimmers.
• Provides input to Crew Leader in making estimates of materials needed for the job.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimums

• Knowledge of the tools and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and construction of public works, public parks grounds, athletic fields, landscape projects.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in the operation and routine maintenance of trucks and light construction equipment.
• Ability to operate mowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, chain saws, concrete saws, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, pitchforks, trowels, shovels, and other simple machines and equipment.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled construction tasks under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more, including dump trucks, asphalt spreaders, tractors, backhoes, front end loaders, weed machines, street sweepers and heavy rollers.
• Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform minor servicing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift and move supplies and materials weighing fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

How to apply

• Must be able to perform manual labor.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Six (6) months of previous work experience in general maintenance or construction - preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid class B or higher commercial driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Registration with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse is required prior to appointment.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

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