Maintenance Worker

Company Description

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!

EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Worker for our Public Works Street/Stormwater Department. The Public Works Department constructs, repairs, and maintains streets and other related projects, which includes removal and replacement of curbs, gutters, and miscellaneous concrete and asphalt formations; roadway grading and shouldering; stormwater control and equipment maintenance. The Maintenance Worker performs maintenance tasks within facilities and public rights-of-way, working both individually and with a crew as needed. In addition, the Maintenance Worker provides support for a variety of community special events. The work can be physically demanding and unclean, and the Maintenance Worker may be subject to callback during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and may be required to work occasional evening, weekends, or holidays during special events.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and some work experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair tasks. He or she must be a self-starter prepared to get to work with a positive attitude who has the physical strength and stamina to perform the rigorous duties of this job. A valid driver’s license is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine tasks such as weeding, raking, watering, mowing, edging, shoveling, field preparation, custodial duties, and litter pick up
• Completes light construction, repair, landscaping, and facility maintenance duties as assigned following all safety practices/procedures
• Performs minor and semi-skilled facility maintenance operations such as replacing single motor belts, unplugging toilets, and changing light bulbs and filters
• Cleans and repairs trails, sidewalks, streets, playgrounds, play equipment, grounds, buildings, and other public owned facilities
• Removes brush and debris from park grounds, open space, and public rights-of-way
• Provides support for a variety of community special events, including supporting the event management team, traffic control, site preparation, security, and site clean up
• Helps with storm recovery, and other emergencies during and outside of normal work hours
• Completes any reports or logs
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Experience using a variety of hand and power tools
• Highly professional and dependable
• Able to work independently on projects and as a member of a team
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions
• Must follow all safety and health rules and regulations
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, rain, etc.)
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed

Benefits

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $50,000 of Life & $50,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Virtual medical coverage through MDLive (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life)
• Vision Insurance (MetLife VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), 13 Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.

The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

Submittal deadline

Accepting Applications Until Filled.