Maintenance Worker II

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work / life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works and Parks Recreation & Community Services Departments are actively seeking six (6) Maintenance Worker II.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is service maintenance work in performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks 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 including operating light construction equipment. Work requires knowledge of public works construction practices and procedures maintenance of public parks grounds and associated guidelines work instructions routines and procedures used which can be learned on the job within several months. Contacts require courtesy tact and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information ask questions or obtain clarification. The work is performed following established routines procedures and standing instructions and is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed outdoors where there are some risks and hazards associated with operating machinery and vehicles on or near the roadway. Operates motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26000 pounds or more light construction equipment and machinery and utilizes hand tools. Physical demands consist of working in adverse weather conditions heavy physical exertion and lifting and moving objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more. Work is performed under immediate supervision where work assignments are covered by established procedures from which deviation is not permitted.

Examples of Work

• 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 26000 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 Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at . A work history is required for all employment / volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting / basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blacked out is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here : a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to :

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention : Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

Email : Key Skills

Computer,Freelance,ICWA,General Maintenance,Fire Fighting

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1