St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Maintenance Worker for our well established Road & Bridge Division whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. 

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

The St. Johns County Road & Bridge Division is responsible for the maintenance of St. Johns County roads, bridges and drainage systems. This includes but is not limited to roadway and pothole patching, sidewalk construction and replacement, drainage pipe and structure cleaning and replacing, ditch excavating, tree trimming and removal, roadside mowing, etc.

Employees work cooperatively as part of maintenance crews to complete work in a safe and effective manner. Safety is the #1 priority at Road & Bridge. Maintenance Workers have the opportunity for advancement, including a pay increase, upon successfully obtaining a commercial driver’s license and maintenance of traffic certification. On-the-job training for these qualifications is offered. The goal at Road & Bridge is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system to ensure the mobility of people, goods and services in St. Johns County. 

The newly selected Maintenance Worker will work as a member of a Road & Bridge to complete the work necessary to maintain St. Johns County’s roads, bridges and drainage systems.

The ideal Maintenance Worker candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Uses property safety procedures and utilizes proper safety equipment.
• Performs manual labor associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and drainage systems.
• Sets up appropriate work zones and flags and directs traffic.
• Operates and maintains power equipment, pumps, saws, compactors, chainsaws, etc.
• Attends training, administrative, safety and other meetings.
• Drives crew cab pickup truck, dump truck and other vehicles and equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

Candidates for the Maintenance Worker position are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Completion of 10th grade education or equivalency required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in similar related work.
• A valid Florida driver’s license or State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position are preferred.
• Incumbent may be designated “Senior Maintenance Worker” and placed at Pay Grade 10, with the following certifications: High School Diploma or equivalency, CDL – B, and Intermediate MOT Certification.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: 

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.