Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Maintenance Worker

Salary range: $19.25 - $30.79 DOQ/E

Department: Public Works

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, performs manual labor, and/or maintenance at Village buildings and facilities, parks, and streets; may perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  • Performs routing maintenance repairs including custodial duties;
  • Inspects assigned facilities and equipment regularly regarding condition, safety, and degree of use; 
  • Operates motorized equipment to include riding mowers, tractors, grooming machines, turf tricksters, and other associated equipment;  
  • Assists with set-up and break-down of special events, equipment and structures;
  • Cleans culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals, replaces signage, removes dead animals from roadway, and performs a variety of general maintenance tasks; 
  • Removes and replaces sod, sprinkler heads, drains, catch basins, digs trenches, prunes trees and shrubs; 
  • Reports major maintenance and repair needs to the Operations Manager;
  • Removes debris from sidewalks, parking lot, and athletic courts and fields; 
  • Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers; 
  • Works special events and rentals as needed/scheduled; 
  • Pours concrete and asphalt and repairs streets; 
  • May operate a street sweeper, water truck, etc.; 
  • Performs irrigation system maintenance; and
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
  • One year experience in construction and park maintenance required;
  • Or any equivalent training, education and/or experience; and
  • Valid State of Florida Driver’s License; Class “B” CDL License preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of Village policies and procedures; 
  • Act as a representative of the Village to the public; 
  • Knowledgeable in methods, tools, and equipment used in custodial work; 
  • Knowledgeable in the use of paints, stains, and adhesives; 
  • Safely operate small equipment and tools; 
  • Knowledgeable in the use and storage of hazardous materials; 
  • Accurately follow oral and written instructions; 
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others; and
  • Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions typical of such places as garages, and shops, e.g., working around chemicals, equipment, or machinery, etc.; and may require working in adverse weather conditions.  Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push articles weighing up to 80 lbs. and/or continual standing or walking for prolonged periods.

Open until filled. Submit resume to hr@msvfl.gov                                                  

Miami Shores Village is a drug-free workplace.  Miami Shores Village complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Miami Shores Village is an equal-opportunity employer.  Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law.  All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Law.