Maintenance Technician II

STARTING PAY: $16.00/hr

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE:

20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service

12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Flexible scheduling for participating departments

Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan

Employer paid health coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year!

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:
Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the city’s streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure. This includes routine and emergency work on roadways, curbs, drainage systems, signage, and pavement markings. The technician will operate specialized equipment, work with various construction materials, and perform a variety of tasks that contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the City’s transportation network. This position may lead Maintenance Tech I in the absence of the Maintenance Tech III and be required to work after hours, weekends or holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
• Perform maintenance and repair of city streets, roads, and rights-of-way, including patching potholes, repairing cracks, and resurfacing streets.
• Assist in the repair, replacement, and installation of signage, traffic control devices, and pavement markings.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as dump trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, loaders, and asphalt rollers, lawn equipment (zero turns, chain saws, string trimmers)
• Maintain and clear drainage systems, including culverts, catch basins, and ditches.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on streets and associated infrastructure.
• Assist in the development and implementation of street improvement projects.
• Ensure that work zones are properly signed and barricaded to provide a safe environment for workers and the public.
• Respond to emergency situations such as accidents, floods, or hazardous conditions affecting city streets.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Streets Supervisor or Operations Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• General methods and practices used in a variety of trades, general construction, water and wastewater systems.
• Tools and equipment used in a variety of building construction and maintenance trades; use and purpose of general construction tools and equipment.
• Basic computer skills related to data entry/retrieval.
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; business correspondence.
• Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of City roads, equipment, and related facilities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Perform lawn and landscape projects including but not limited to, edging, mowing, weed-eating, etc.
• Operate a variety of motorized vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when installing, repairing, and servicing equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Maintain records related to work activities and work orders.
• Operate a computer and standard business software.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and manuals; work from rough sketches; prepare rough sketches.
• Maintain integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work and customer interactions.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to work outside in heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance at work.
• Effectively contribute collaboratively to a team effort.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, the general public and those encountered in the course of the work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to physically demanding work, typically involving a combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials up to 50 pounds. Driving and the operation of large trucks and construction equipment is a requirement. Normally scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but are subject to change based on projects or services. Overtime may be required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a current valid Florida Class E driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City is required at the time of appointment. Valid Florida CDL Class B or higher (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Flagger Certification or Traffic Control Certification. (MOT), preferred.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, City of Brooksville provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

Salary : $5,250