What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Worker II - Tree Services position at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Performs progressively responsible facility maintenance duties, which includes minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, etc. or performs progressively responsible grounds maintenance duties. Displays more specialized knowledge in the area of tree trimming, irrigation repair, carpentry, athletic field maintenance, etc. An employee in this class usually functions as a crew leader.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Monitors and prints out work orders; closes out work orders performed; keeps track of work in progress
- Plans and assigns duties and work activities
- May supervise and participate in planting, mowing, watering, cleaning and trimming municipal parks and grounds; planting trees, flowers, and shrubbery; and operating equipment necessary in completing assigned tasks
- May climb trees using ropes, hooks or a hoist mounted on a truck; does necessary trimming and pruning to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property; fell dead or dangerous trees and cut dead limbs, remove overhanging or damaged limbs
- May perform maintenance of municipal facilities and property, such as landscaping work involving the use of hand and power tools
- Performs landscaping duties, including mowing, edging, weed eating, and blowing
- May be required to respond to emergency calls
- Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance
- May operate specialized trucks, small roller, grader, cement saw, tractor and various mowing equipment.
- May supervise and participate in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property
- May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment
- May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of the equipment
- May perform semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of hand tools and perform manual work in conjunction with job assignments
- May perform duties in conjunction with City street maintenance such as erecting signs, barricades and clearing debris
- May inspect public trees to diagnose disease; ensuring healthy tree growth; removes tree stumps
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years of related experience using equipment powered by motor and other hand tools.
- CDL Class B with airbrakes or CDL Class A
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
Preferences
- Posses a Broward County Tree Trimmer Training Certificate
- Broward County Licensed Tree Trimmer
- ISA Certified Arborist
Special Requirements: Availability to work staggered schedules including evening hours when necessary
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.