Maintenance Worker, General Labor, Groundskeeper

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, performs manual labor, and/or maintenance at Village buildings and facilities, parks, and streets; may perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routing maintenance repairs including custodial duties;
• Inspects assigned facilities and equipment regularly regarding condition, safety, and degree of use;
• Operates motorized equipment to include riding mowers, tractors, grooming machines, turf tricksters, and other associated equipment;
• Assists with set-up and break-down of special events, equipment and structures;
• Cleans culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals, replaces signage, removes dead animals from roadway, and performs a variety of general maintenance tasks;
• Removes and replaces sod, sprinkler heads, drains, catch basins, digs trenches, prunes trees and shrubs;
• Reports major maintenance and repair needs to the Operations Manager;
• Removes debris from sidewalks, parking lot, and athletic courts and fields;
• Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers;
• Works special events and rentals as needed/scheduled;
• Pours concrete and asphalt and repairs streets;
• May operate a street sweeper, water truck, etc.;
• Performs irrigation system maintenance;and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
• One year experience in construction and park maintenance required;
• Or any equivalent training, education and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License;
  Class “B” CDL License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Village policies and procedures;
• Act as a representative of the Village to the public;
• Knowledgeable in methods, tools, and equipment used in custodial work;
• Knowledgeable in the use of paints, stains, and adhesives;
• Safely operate small equipment and tools;
• Knowledgeable in the use and storage of hazardous materials;
• Accurately follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to effectively communicate with others; and
• Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions typical of such places as garages, and shops, e.g., working around chemicals, equipment, or machinery, etc.; and may require working in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push articles weighing up to 80 lbs. and/or continual standing or walking for prolonged periods.

Open until filled. Submit resumeto hr

Miami Shores Village is a drug-free workplace. Miami Shores Village complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Miami Shores Village is an equal-opportunity employer. Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law. All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Law.

• 10050 Northeast 2nd Avenue
  Miami Shores,
  Florida 33138