Location: Gainesville,FL, USA
Completion of the eighth grade and six months manual labor experience with a familiarity with the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
This is limited skilled manual work requiring the application of techniques and knowledge above the basic laboring level. Acts as work leader in absence of a supervisor, operates equipment requiring a degree of learned skills and performs light carpentry work.
An employee assigned to this classification performs advanced laboring tasks including the operation of light mowers, farm and industrial equipment or the use of specialized machines and hand tools.
This work may be performed under close supervision or general supervision in accordance with specific instructions and with defined procedures and schedules. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for adherence to instructions and conformance with established standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Performs semi-skilled duties in construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair on County Public Works property, buildings, and bridges; occasionally acts as lead worker in such activities.
Operates air compressor, pneumatic tools, power tampers, rodding machines, and various hand tools and power tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of storm sewer lines, catch basins, and streets.
Operates pick-up trucks with and without trailer to transport light equipment to various worksites.
Performs a variety of skilled gardening tasks such as the planting and transplanting of flowers and shrubs; assists in the construction and development of flower beds and related beautification projects.
Performs semi-skilled manual tasks relating to such activities as laying and repairing of storm sewer lines; construction and repair of sidewalks, headwalls, and catch basins with steel, concrete and other pipe installation apprentices.
Assists in the building and repair of bridges.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment utilized in the area of assignment.
Some knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the area of work assignment.
Ability to acquire a knowledge of the operating details and procedures of specialized equipment and other characteristics of a specific assignments.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform manual heavy labor for extended periods as required by work assignments.
Skill in the use and care of the tools, equipment and materials employed in work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather). The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.