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County of Volusia lists this Contract Employee - Maintenance Worker - Coastal opportunity in daytona beach, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance WorkerThe County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Worker for the Coastal Division. This position is located in various coastal locations throughout the County of Volusia. This position will be responsible for the maintenance of a coastal or inlet park including the maintenance of public restrooms associated with the park. Duties also include performing a variety of general maintenance activities in areas such as light carpentry, debris removal, minor landscaping, and minor repair work. Candidate must be willing to work under all types of inclement weather, early and late shifts, weekends, and holidays which are part of the requirements for this position. Work shifts range in times from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM; Monday – Sunday, to include weekends and holidays.Illustrative DutiesOperates basic tools for the maintenance of a coastal or inlet park. May operate UTV to navigate inlet park to conduct maintenance activities such as debris removal, grill maintenance, pavilion maintenance, picnic table maintenance, scat removal, and ensuring patrons comply with dog leash ordinance. Cleans restrooms according to a restroom cleaning schedule. Picks up trash and empties trash cans throughout the day. Assists in performing field maintenance and service work on equipment operated. Operates light equipment (e.g. blowers, sweepers, weed eaters edgers, pressure washers, etc.). Performs small repairs as needed. Performs examples of work at the Maintenance Worker I level. May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs. Attends work on a regular and consistent basis. Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker I or an equivalent combination of education (or training) and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of basic tools used in maintenance and construction work. Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to laboring work. Ability to safely operate chainsaws, brush cutters, blowers, sweepers, commercial mowers and other assigned equipment without assistance. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Ability to perform work without direct supervision. Ability to fill out daily work sheets. Ability to safely operate pick-up truck and small trailer and safely secure loads. Ability to safely two and back a trailer.ADA REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demands: Ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and machines. Peripheral vision. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry 75 pounds, grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend, and stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain. Environmental Demands: Generally outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including, but not limited to heat, humidity, wind, cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes and confined spaces. Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, memos, and directions. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information. Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction. Volusia County is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.BenefitsWe offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:HEALTH INSURANCE: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending AccountRETIREMENT: Florida Retirement System (FRS), Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE: Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness InsurancePAID TIME OFF: Personal Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, MilitaryHOLIDAYS: The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (and day after), ChristmasADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Tuition Reimbursement, Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center, Computer Purchase Program, Direct Deposit PayrollTemporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
Worksite address
daytona beach, FL, 32114, US
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