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Facilities Worker II (Sanitation)

City of Fort Lauderdale
FL, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

This position requires a valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

These positions are responsible for the execution of a daily route servicing the City’s public places trash cans. The selected employees will, with another team member, operate a trash collection vehicle and empty trash and recycle containers located throughout the City. Work requires strenuous physical outdoor work, often under unfavorable conditions.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).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
  • Maintains, repairs, constructs, and renovates park facilities
  • Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property, including trash removal
  • Lines playing fields; drags, waters, weeds, and maintains landscaped areas on baseball and football fields, as assigned
  • Inspects and repairs structures and buildings
  • 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 painting, plumbing, masonry, and 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
 Additional Responsibilities
  • 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 line playing fields, drag, water, weed and maintain landscaped areas on baseball and football fields
  • May supervise and participate in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment
  • May act as a concession attendant when required
  • 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
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  2. Minimum of three (3) years of related experience driving a sanitation route and safely operating a trash truck. 
  3. CDL Class (B) Driver's License is required. 
  4. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
  5.  If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.
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.

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.


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