General Description of DutiesNOTE 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 lead and perform general maintenance, grounds keeping and custodial work in the assigned functional area.

Employees in this classification function at senior level and are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative facilities 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 is distinguished from that of the entry level position by knowledge and proficiency gained through training and experience in a diversity of semi-skilled trades.

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.

Leads and 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.* Leads and 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.

• Leads and 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.* Operates light vehicles and equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair functions associated with the assigned functional area;

depending on area of assignment, operates equipment that includes, but is not necessarily limited to, flatbed, compactors, back-hoes, loaders, chippers, pan, dozers, draglines, forklifts, graders, rollers, loaders, trenchers.

• 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, fuels; performs routine light maintenance and repairs;
• cleans and maintains safe operation.* 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.* Attends safety meetings and / or participates in safety inspections.

May supervise daily activities of maintenance personnel.* 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.* Performs duties as assigned / necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Minimum QualificationsEducation : High School Diploma or GED.Experience : One (1) year experience in general trades maintenance work and a demonstrated ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the work and grounds keeping;

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Miscellaneous : Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Must obtain a Class (A) Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of employment.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.* Ability to lead and carry out assignments with minimal instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.* Considerable knowledge of, and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work.
• Ability to operate various vehicles, trucks, light construction equipment and machinery, and other gasoline and diesel driven motors, e.

g., service trucks, forklifts, back hoe, grader, bulldozer, dump trucks.* 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 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet.* Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time* Ability to with stand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
• 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* 100lbs. maximum lifting* Frequent (up to 2 / 3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50lbs.

• 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.

Last updated : 2024-03-08