Maintenance Worker- KPSLB- OSW; Litter Crew

Overview

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

This external job posting is intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with internal candidates. To be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.25 - $22.13, depending on qualifications.

Performs labor-intensive work and various maintenance and beautification functions for the Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful Program (KPSLB). Works events to promote KPSLB initiatives. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and actions; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Performs litter control functions, debris pick up, and other maintenance and beautification functions in support of the Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful Program.
• Performs logging of debris collected for reporting to Keep America Beautiful.
• Operates small machinery and hand tools.
• Performs preventative maintenance on several pieces of equipment.
• Hauls a variety of material to/from the job site to facilitate completion of assigned projects.
• Writes and/or updates daily written reports.
• May be required to inspect and report on service requests and be able to determine proper course of action.
• May be required to prepare work area for sod installation.
• May perform landscape maintenance.
• May be required to work hours other than the standard day shift should an emergency arise.
• May be required to assist in KPSLB program activities.
• Required to work special events, including, but not limited to annual Caring Community Clean-up, two Hazardous Waste and tree give away events.
• Service Pet Waste Stations throughout City.
• Service trash receptacles throughout City.
• Assist with illegal dumping abatements throughout City.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. One (1) year related manual labor experience preferred. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of a clean driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skill in the operation and preventive maintenance of equipment and related tools.
• Ability to operate equipment required to perform duties.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform duties.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and principles.
• Ability to maintain daily logs of assigned equipment.
• Ability to drive a golf cart.
• Ability to follow Public Works Department standard operating procedures to include safety compliance.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is frequently required to walk and…