MAINTENANCE I - F/T

Under regular supervision, performs general maintenance and grounds keeping work as required to maintain the appearance and safety of City facilities, assets and grounds. Performs related work as required.  Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Parks Operations Supervisor.

• Monitors and reports maintenance needs and safety concerns for City facilities, assets and public grounds.
• Mows lawns, ballfields, and other open spaces, and performs other grounds keeping duties such as installing landscape materials, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, mulching, edging, removing/cutting weeds, trimming hedges/trees, blowing debris off walkways, watering, applying pesticides/herbicides, removing debris and trash, etc. 
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Prepares athletic fields for play. 
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs and events; prepares facilities for recreational use.
• Performs general facility and grounds maintenance work as required, including carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing work.
• Inspects equipment for proper performance and safety; performs equipment maintenance and repair work as necessary. Exercises care and safety in the use of assigned equipment and vehicles.
•  Prepares and submits various logs, records and reports as required.
•  Operates and maintains vehicles, trucks, tractors/mowers, weed eaters, edger’s, blowers, chippers, etc.; uses mechanic's tools, carpentry and masonry tools, landscaping tools, and various other hand and power tools. 
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other department supervisors, other City personnel, co- workers, and the general public.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
•  One (1) year experience in grounds keeping and general maintenance work
•  Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
•  Must possess a valid state CDL class "C" (or above) driver's license within 6 months of hire.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
 
 Emergency Management Responsibilities:
 Note:  During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; and notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time.
• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the general public.
• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the general public and colleagues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
Requires light physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds. May require occasional crouching, kneeling, bending, or stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required. .

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Salary : $31,838 - $46,200