GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

Grounds Maintenance Worker II - Construction & Maintenance

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Grounds Maintenance Worker II - Construction & Maintenance

Salary

$19. 03 - $27. 96 Hourly

Location

Lakeland, FL

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

8036-155

Department

Public Works/Construction & Maintenance

Division

PW C&M Maintenance 110#

Opening Date

10/30/2024

Closing Date

11/6/2024 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This skilled positionis critical to the upkeep and enhancement of City parks and other City-owned properties. It encompasses a range of duties, including grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and minor construction work. The role is essential for ensuring that public spaces are safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing for community use. The work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Assists and may lead a small workgroup in maintenance and construction work on various City properties.

+ Operates equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowing equipment, front-end loaders, and backhoes for construction and maintenance activities.

+ Uses small power-operated equipment, including mowers, edgers, clippers, and other associated equipment used in maintenance tasks.

+ Cleans and performs minor repairs on equipment.

+ Conducts routine maintenance on equipment.

+ Carries out various safety inspections as required.

+ Checks and repairs automatic and mechanical systems, including clocks, valves, and heads.

+ Supervises large work areas in the absence of senior maintenance personnel.

+ Interacts with user groups on the properties.

+ Participates in emergency response teams for incidents such as natural disasters.

+ Performs minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

+ Executes skilled gardening, pruning, and maintenance tasks.

+ Handles all landscape installation and maintenance phases, including weeding and plant bed maintenance.

+ May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the organization.

+ Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ May perform general custodial duties at public facilities.

+ May be asked to perform similar work as needed at other facilities.

+ May mix pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

+ Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

+ High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

+ One (1) year of experience in general labor and grounds maintenance work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must maintain a valid telephone number.

+ Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver's license.

+ May be required to possess and maintain a valid Class A or B commercial drivers license with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department or obtain one within one (1) year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ Knowledge of tools and their uses.

+ Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

+ Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

+ Ability to detect and report plant-related problems, such as diseases, lack of water, etc.

+ Knowledge of the use of motorized equipment.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees, and the general public.

+ Ability to climb in and out of large trucks.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Requires heavy work that involves lifting, shoveling, walking, or standing most of the time, carrying 35-50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis, along with exerting up to 100 pounds of force frequently.

+ The job requires climbing in and out of large trucks frequently.

+ The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, wet/humid conditions, disease, pathogens, extreme noise levels, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, noxious odors, moving machinery, heights, dusts, pollen, and extreme cold/heat.

+ The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

+ The job may require work in confined spaces. (Lakes & Stormwater)

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e. g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including junk folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440. 102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland

2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. *

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

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