Job Description

Description

Under general supervision, the position maintains and cleans City buildings and facilities. Employees in this classification perform manual labor work. Performs related work as directed.

Examples of Duties

Drives/operates facilities maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, back-hoes, mowers, and related equipment.

Operates power mowers, edgers, clippers, hedgers, and other equipment used in landscaping.

Collects, rakes, and loads grass and brush; mows lawns and cleans grounds; plants, waters and assists in the care of shrubs, flowers and grass.

Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

Maintains traffic control around maintenance or construction areas.

Repairs sidewalks and other City facilities.

Applies fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals to outdoor areas.

Sweeps/vacuums/mops/waxes floors of offices, bathrooms, common areas, and other areas of public buildings and facilities.

Removes trash/garbage from all areas of public buildings and facilities.

Cleans and sanitizes surfaces, offices, food preparation areas, eating areas, and other areas of public buildings and facilities.

Monitors condition of building and functioning of equipment; reports any need for maintenance or repairs.

Maintains supplies necessary for cleaning or stocking of restrooms or offices.

Participates in special projects as assigned.

Completes reports such as daily activities reports, vehicle logs, and others as required by
department.

Assists with ordering supplies, tools, and other materials as needed.

Performs other functions such as raising/lowering flags, setting alarm systems, securing buildings at close of day, and running errands.

Makes minor repairs of fixtures and facilities; assists with moving furniture or fixtures as requested.

Interacts with public, providing information and services

Actively employs safety processes and procedures while performing job functions.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least six (6) months previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements (must obtain within one (1) year of hire from date of hire)
Florida CDL Class B

Basic Tree Pruning Certification
Basic Maintenance of Traffic must be obtained within a year.

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Veteran\'s Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Marginal Functions

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Assembles fixtures/furniture; performs minor maintenance on equipment.

Assists with inventories.

Performs related duties as directed.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? If so, please attach a copy of your high school diploma or higher education degree to your application.

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have working in maintenance?

• I have six (6) months of experience but less than one (1) year of experience working in maintenance.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience working in maintenance.
• I have at least two (2) years of experience working in maintenance.
• I have three (3) or more years of experience working in maintenance.
• I do not have any experience working in maintenance.

03

Please use the space below to detail your relevant experience working in maintenance. If you do not have any experience working in maintenance, please write "N/A".

04

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) Class B license? Please attach a copy of your driver\'s license to your application.

• Yes, I have a valid State of Florida CDL Class B license and I have attached a copy to my application
• No, I do not have a State of Florida CDL Class B license, but I will obtain one within one (1) year of employment. In the meantime, I have attached a copy of my driver\'s license to my application.
• No, I do not have a valid State of Florida CDL Class B license and I do not intend on obtaining one within one (1) year of employment. I also did not attach a copy of my driver\'s license to my application.

05

Do you have the Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification?

• Yes, I have a valid Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.
• No, I do not have the Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification, but I will obtain it within one (1) year of employment.
• No, I do not have a valid Basic Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification, and I do not intend on obtaining it within one (1) year of employment.

06

Do you have a Basic Tree Pruning Certification?

• Yes, I have a Basic Tree Pruning Certification
• No, I do not have a Basic Tree Pruning Certification, but I will obtain it within one (1) year of employment
• No, I do not have a Basic Tree Pruning Certification, and I do not intend on obtaining it within one (1) year of employment

07

Do you have experience sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and/or waxing floors or offices, bathrooms, common areas, and other areas of public buildings and facilities?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience monitoring conditions of buildings and functioning of equipment, as well as, reporting any needs of maintenance or repairs in buildings?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience operating power mowers, edgers, clippers, hedgers, and other equipment used in landscaping?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience and/or training operating a variety of hand and power tools?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you requesting Veteran\'s Preference? If you are requesting Veteran\'s Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting \'"Add supplemental attachment." Veteran\'s Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.

• No, I am not requesting Veteran\'s Preference.
• Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans\' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability.
• Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of application.
• Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service during Wartime period.
• Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran\'s cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death.
• Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship.
• Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214.
• Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard.

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