Location: Deland,FL, USA
City of DeLand120 South Florida AvenueDeLand, FL 32720Phone: (386) ###-####MAINTENANCE WORKER IDepartment: 143/Parks & RecreationExempt: NoReports To: Foreman Hourly Wage: $16.00Position Type: Full-Time Hours: 40 hrs/weekJob Summary: This position performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks under direct supervision of a foreman, lead worker, or other higher-level classified employees. Duties may involve the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light truck and construction equipment as a part of the assignment. Duties may be performed under adverse weather or working conditions. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms yard and field maintenance such as cutting grass, edging, weeding, laying sod, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.Other duties include: spraying for insects, landscaping, sports field maintenance.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSIrrigation and tree trim/grounds cleanup experience is desired.An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered for minimum requirements except for licensure/certification requirements.LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid Florida driver's license and an acceptable driving record is required. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to communicate verbally and in writing.Ability to read and write.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to develop and maintain good personal relationship with other employees and the public.REASONING ABILITY Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding, to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to work independently and in a diligent manner.Ability to use various hand and power tools related to the job.Good physical condition is essential.WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA: This job requires walking, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, equipment operation and driving. The employee may work in an office environment or outside in various weather conditions. Working in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment may be required as well as working from heights, in dusty condition, with hands, feet, and/or legs in water and may handle chemicals. Lifting: Lift up to 45 PoundsVision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100Environment: Inside Work/Outside Work in Various ConditionsHearing:- Normal Noise Levels for Work Environment*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.