Salary: $17.64 HourlyLocation : Oviedo, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 23-012Department: PUBLIC WORKSOpening Date: 08/16/2024WORK OBJECTIVECLICK ON OUR BENEFITS TAB - NEARLY $15,000 IN BENEFITS!!!!!!!!!On-site Health & Wellness Center offers FREE primary care services for employees and their dependents (age 10 and older) covered on the group health plan. Services include annual physicals and health screenings, generic pharmaceuticals, lab work, and diagnostic imaging. Robust Wellness Program with City-sponsored wellness initiatives.Repost: previous applicants need not reapply*EMERGENCY STATUS*: REQUIRED TO REPORT(*IF REQUIRED TO REPORT: Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, rotational on-call assignments, or critical incidents as determined by City Administration.)Performs semiskilled work on a variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects; operates equipment in connection with tasks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned facilities including landscape, drain ways, sidewalks, streets, and storm water infrastructure. Installs, repairs, and maintains drainage facilities and manholes. Pours and finishes concrete; grades area, sets forms, and grinds concrete trip hazards.Patches asphalt and grades ditches. Installs, repairs, and maintains fences, landscaping, sod, drainage facilities, street signs, walkways, and other public-use areas. Mows and maintains grounds of assigned area and repairs equipment. Assembles and uses small tools and material required for assigned tasks. Operates dump truck, tractor, mower, backhoe, and various other equipment and hand tools in performance of tasks.Responds to emergency call-back work after hours and performs on-call duties on a rotating basis. Serves as essential personnel during special events, natural or man-made disasters, and emergencies. Performs related tasks as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Requires three (3) months of experience in construction, street maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, or closely-related experience. Requires a valid driver's license (must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment). SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Must be able to work on-call as needed and determined by department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned;Ability to understand and follow specific oral and/or written instructions;Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;Ability to lift heavy articles and perform any essential job tasks in a quick and efficient manner;Ability to read and write in English;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates;Ability to work varied shifts according to the needs of the department. GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATIONAs part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification. The complete job description and application materials are available at Oviedo City Hall, Human Resources Department, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 or at www.cityofoviedo.net.EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/ Tobacco-Free Work EnvironmentThe City of Oviedo values the service veterans and their family members have given to this nation, and we support the hiring of returning service members and military spousesWe understand that you are interested in learning the status of your application. Please be assured that the Human Resources Department will notify all applicants of the final status of their application. We manage a large volume of applications on a continual basis, and appreciate your patience during the process. It is not necessary to contact us to inquire about your status after submitting your application.01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses (including 'see resume' or 'see application'), false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02 The City of Oviedo is a drug-free workplace. Do you currently use any illegal drugs?
03 The City of Oviedo is a tobacco/nicotine-free workplace. Do you currently use tobacco/nicotine products?
04 Please check the item below for which you possess a minimum of three months of experience.NOTE: The experience you designate below should appear in the 'Work Experience' portion of the application; otherwise, full credit may not be given.
- Groundskeeping
- Landscaping
- Irrigation
- Construction
- Highway/Street Maintenance
- N/A - I have no experience with any of the items listed above.
05 Please check the item below that best describes the status of your driver license.
- I currently do not possess a valid driver license.
- I currently possess a valid driver license from a state other than Florida.
- I currently possess a valid Florida driver license.
- I currently possess a valid Florida commercial driver license (CDL).
06 Are you able and willing to work as part of a rotating team for on-call duty?
07 Are you able and willing to serve as essential personnel during special events, natural or man-made disasters, and emergencies?
08 Are you able and willing to serve as essential personnel during special events, natural or man-made disasters, and emergencies?
Required Question