Maintenance Worker I / Grounds

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Grounds/Facilities
Opening Date: 01/11/2023
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Nature of Work
The purpose of the class is to perform routine manual work. This class is responsible for service work such as digging trenches, cleaning ditches; assists with installation of fixtures such as pipes, valves, fittings, and manholes; landscape, road, sidewalk, driveway restoration and other outdoor work. Completes logs or routine records. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.
Essential Job Functions

• Operates vehicles such as trucks to transport people or material to job sites
• Loads and unloads materials such as gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, or other materials, tools, and equipment
• Maintains outdoor areas by cutting grass, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves and debris, installing landscape material, and other maintenance tasks
• Performs utility service work such as digging trenches, cleaning ditches; assists with installation of fixtures such as pipes, manholes, and sewer lines
• Performs maintenance functions such as repairing irrigation, greasing pumps, motors, and shafts, and replacing valves; performs light repairs and installations as directed
• Maintains indoor areas such as cleaning facilities and indoor areas, performing light maintenance such as painting and minor repairs
• Assists the public by answering questions and providing routine information
• Performs clerical tasks such as completing work orders or maintaining logs
• Compares or inspects items against a standard
• Follows oral and written directions; communication effectively in both oral and written form of supervisor
• Makes a few decisions, affecting only the individual
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public; and applying safe work practices

Minimum Requirements
Requires a High school diploma or GED. Previous experience working in a ground's maintenance position preferred, but not required. Employee will receive on the job training. General knowledge of computer usage preferred. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Marginal Job Functions

• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.
Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is United Health Care.
Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is United Health Care.
Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.
Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.
All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account
Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.
Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.
Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.
Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of general maintenance and manual work experience do you have?

• None
• One to two years
• More than two years

Required Question