Maintenance Worker/Senior Maintenance Worker - Parks, Recreation And Culture

Major Functions The County of Volusia is seeking a Maintenance Worker/Senior Maintenance Worker for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. This position is located in Deland, Florida and will be responsible for semi-skilled manual labor to include cleaning brush from park grounds and roadside, blowing and sweeping walks, removing refuse and paper from grounds, as well as, cutting and trimming lawns, bushes and trees. Clean and sanitizes restrooms, pavilions and park facilities. Illustrative Duties (NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Keeps restrooms and locker rooms supplied with necessary papers, soaps, and towels.
• Performs work such as event set up and teardown including event specific equipment.
• Assist equipment operators in laying out work and with maintenance of machines.
• Ability to operate light trucks, trailers, small tractors, mowers and similar automotive equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Knowledge of equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Maintenance Worker Requirements: High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the required experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Pay rate: $15.00 Senior Maintenance Worker Requirements: High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker or two (2) years of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the required experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required for project crew positions only. Pay rate: 16.00 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Picks up and delivers parts and supplies as directed.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions. ADA REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demands: Ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and other equipment. Peripheral vision. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry 50 pounds, grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend and stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain. Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including but not limited to heat, humidity, wind and cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes, and confined spaces. Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, floor plans, memos, and directions. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information. Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction. Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Washes and cleans vehicles and equipment as required.
• Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, tractors, skid steers, forklifts, dump trucks, etc.
• May serve as a lead worker on a small work crew.
• Assists trades and project workers in brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, roofing and other construction tasks.
• Operates commercial power mowers, chainsaws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in landscaping, park and roadside maintenance, and right of way cleaning.
• Ability to safely tow and back a trailer.
• Cleans and sanitizes park restrooms, shower areas, pavilions and playgrounds.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts (elevated platforms), ride-on floor maintenance equipment.
• Ability to fill out daily work sheets and other required forms.
• Clears brush and debris from Parks. Sweeps walks. Removes refuse and paper from grounds. Cuts, trims, waters trees & landscape materials.
• Performs scheduled housekeeping duties throughout the facility and area grounds. May be required to move furniture.
• Loads and unloads heavy material from trucks and vans. Moves and aids in moving materials and equipment and/or large and bulky objects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Assists repair technicians and journeyman in duties. Assists in performing field maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• Assists with application, storage, mixing and loading of herbicides for vegetation control.
• May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.
• Performs minor repairs under close supervision such as changing lights and unstopping toilets.
• Maintains biking, hiking, and equestrian trails.