Salary: $15.78 Hourly
Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02114
Department: Public Works
Division: Road & Bridge
Opening Date: 04/04/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
General Description of Duties
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform general maintenance, grounds keeping and custodial work in the assigned functional area. Employees in this classification function at entry level, and are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative facilities and infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks to provide employees and general public with an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient public buildings, roadways, and grounds. Employee has knowledge and proficiency gained through training and experience. Performs related work as directed.
Essential Job Functions
(Note: The 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 functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Performs custodial tasks, e.g., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting and polishing furniture; cleaning vents, air filters, fans, walls; changing light bulbs.
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, e.g., edging, mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting; may utilize various herbicides or pesticides.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on facilities, structures, equipment, sidewalks, drainage and other County property in one or more of the skilled and semi-skilled disciplines, e.g., plumbing, masonry, carpentry, flooring, irrigation, electric.
• May operate a wide variety of light equipment and machinery, e.g., automobile, pick up truck, fork lift, tractor, lawn mower.
• May utilize a wide variety of manual, gas and electric powered hand tools, e.g., hammer, shovel, rake, screw drivers, wrenches, digging bar, chainsaw, chemical sprayer leaf blowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, edger.
• Position performs a variety of labor intensive work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals.
• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of tools, equipment and machinery, e.g., lubricates, services and fuels; performs routine light maintenance and repairs; cleans and maintains safe operation.
• Attends safety meetings and/or participates in safety inspections. Participates in the construction, renovation and restoration of streets, bridges, solid waste, utility systems and public works landscapes and grounds.
• Performs maintenance duties such as asphalt repairs, sandbag/headwall repairs, sod installation, etc.
• Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., preps work areas; sets barricades and cones; conducts traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards; flags traffic.
• Participates in the set-up and removal of tables, chairs, stages etc. for daily meetings and classes.
• Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions, i.e., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks.
• Organizes and maintains inventory of maintenance supplies and tools. Performs duties as assigned and necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma, or GED
Experience:

• Good communication skills
  
• Ability to operate manual and power tools safely.
  
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the County.
  
• Reliability and good attendance

Miscellaneous: Must Possess a Valid Florida Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work.
• Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion.
• Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet and perform physically demanding manual labor.
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with department management, County employees, and the general public.

Physical Demand Requirements:
Physical Demand: Heavy

• 100 lbs. maximum lifting
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expression or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of medium work.

Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. Following is a snapshot of our core benefits.
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage. Department Heads are eligible for Medical and Dental insurance coverage on the first date of employment.

Group Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Coverage
Deductions Per Paycheck
(26 Paychecks)
Employee Employee 1 Family Health-HRA Base $0.00 $102.38 $159.25 Health-HRA Buy-Up $31.57 $138.89 $216.06 Dental Base $0.00 $11.99 $22.08 Dental Buy-Up $3.16 $18.14 $30.75 Vision $3.42 $6.84 $9.15 Short-Term Disability $0.00 N/A N/A Long-Term Disability $0.00 N/A N/A
County's Contribution to the Medical Plan:

Coverage
Tier Annual
Contribution HRA Base Employee $9,807.72 HRA Base Emp 1 $15,091.96 HRA Base Family $22,921.08 Coverage
Tier Annual
Contribution HRA Buy-Up Employee $9,436.70 HRA Buy-Up Emp 1 $14,952.34 HRA Buy-Up Family $22,703.72
Medical Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) : The County contributes $500 per employee or $1,000 for employee plus dependents, for medical and prescription-related expenses.
State-of-the-Art Employee W ellnes s Center : The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Wellness Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Wellness Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.

• Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Wellness Center on day one of employment. The Wellness Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.

Basic Life Insurance Policy: At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System: This benefit cannot be easily matched by a traditional 401k plan. Current County contributions are:
•Regular Class - 11.91%
•Special Risk - 27.83%
•Senior Management - 31.57%
The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan. Both plans are subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution.
457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family membersat no cost.
Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.00 per month.
Vacation and Sick Leave accruals as follows:

Vacation Accruals Per Month 1 month to 5 years 8 hours 5 years and 1 month to 10 years 10 hours 10 years and 1 month to 15 years 12 hours 15 years and 1 month to 20 years 13.34 hours 20 years and over 16.66 hours
Sick Leave Accruals Per Month Full-time Employees 8 hours Part-time Employees 4 hours
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving-Day After
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Paid Bereavement Leave: Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees. The degree must be related to the employee's position.
Employee Recognition Program: Monetary rewards are available.
Sick Leave Bank: Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical-related event, with up to 240 hours, per fiscal year. Enrollment required.
01

Do you possess a High school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Briefly explain your professional experience with grounds keeping and general trades' maintenance work. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.
03

List any maintenance equipment you have used in a professional environment. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.
04

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, please make sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Driver's License? If so, what state?
Required Question