Service Worker I

Education, Certifications, and Experience may be considered when determining pay.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU *MUST* SUBMIT AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Employment applications may be printed from our website at www.palmettofl.org or picked up at the City of Palmetto Human Resource Dept., 516 8th Ave. W. Palmetto, Fl. 34221.

General Description:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance work and operate equipment in the construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of various city facilities and systems such as parks, and utilities such as water and sewer.

This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job/class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job/class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Performs required labor involved in the construction and maintenance for various systems as part of a crew including pavement cutting, ditch digging, spraying pesticides and herbicides, manhole and line cleaning, water/sewer main and pipe repair, mowing, laying asphalt, and back filling.

Inspects and repairs systems such as parks, water, storm water, and sewer to ensure that all aspects of the assigned system are functioning properly.

Evaluates and responds to complaints regarding assigned system and communicates those issues to the specified supervisor.

Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment and tools; performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance such as cleaning and repairing equipment and tools as needed.

Maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, assigned supervisor, and the general public.

Additional Duties:

On-Call Rotation for weekends and events.

Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

- Requires some experience in equipment and city maintenance, public works, construction or repair, or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

- Valid Florida Driver's License

***Please Note: This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Application Process:

Submit an employment application via email to Human Resources at jobs@ palmettofl.org or deliver it to City Hall, 516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221 ATTN: Human Resources.

Employment applications may be printed from our website at www.palmettofl.org, or picked up at the City of Palmetto Human Resource Department, 516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221.

Please Note: Resumes will be accepted only with a completed City of Palmetto General Employee Application.

All applications will become public documents under Florida Law.

The City of Palmetto is an EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Post offer / pre-employment applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, background check and drug test.

Employee Benefits:

Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

100% City-paid Employee Medical Insurance.

100% City-paid Life and AD&D (accidental death or dismemberment) insurance.

Paid Vacation – 12 days (96 hours) accrued by end of first year.

Paid Sick – 12 days (96 hours) accrued by end of first year.

Paid Holidays – 12 per year.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

The City of Palmetto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Palmetto will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16