Maintenance Worker

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

This is a labor-intensive position which includes routine work of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks. The duties require the ability to do physical labor efficiently. Work is performed under the supervision of a foreman or designated supervisor who lays out the details of specific assignments and monitors work in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT JOB DUTIES

Cold patches streets by shoveling mix off truck, placing in hole and tamping. Installs road signs; clears brush from roadsides; paints center lines on pavement. Sweeps streets, gutters and sidewalks by hand; shovels gravel and dirt; mows lawns with hand power mower; rakes leaves and cuts brush and trims hedges; performs a variety of other heavy manual work in connection with the maintenance and construction of sidewalks. Removes waste and garbage from grounds; cuts, trims, waters and fertilizes lawns and bushes. Loads and unloads heavy material from trucks; carrying or lifting furniture, equipment, lumber, and other large, bulky, heavy objects.

Other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Some knowledge of simple tools used in maintenance and construction. This individual must possess the ability to perform routine manual work, the ability to work during adverse weather conditions, the ability to learn the use and operation of various routine maintenance equipment and tools and the ability to operate such equipment in a safe manner, and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

Ability to use all extremities, do heavy lifting and pulling, work in adverse weather conditions and not have a fear of working at heights in a bucket.

Individuals in this department are considered essential during emergency and storm situations and must be able to work up to 16 hours per day for extended periods of time and may be required to be away from their family. Individuals in this classification must be available to serve on-call and are subject to having to work outside of their assigned shift/schedule to meet operational needs.

HOW TO APPLY

Individuals wishing to apply for this position must turn in a completed City of Chattahoochee employment application no later than the closing time and date referenced above. The individual must fill out an application to be considered for hire. The application may be picked up at City Hall, 22 Jefferson Street, Chattahoochee, FL 32324 or downloaded from the Document Center at www.chattahoocheefl.gov. All completed applications must be received by City Hall. The City of Chattahoochee is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person