Senior Plant Maintenance Worker in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at City of Fort Lauderdale
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Job Description
Department: Utility Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $21.95 - $34.01 Hourly
Job Number: TM117-05
Location 949 NW 38th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, FL
Description:
Performs progressively responsible facility and plants maintenance duties, which includes cleaning and minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, sludge tank cleaning, lime delivery, etc. May function as a lead worker of a small crew.
In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).
Note: This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Serves as lead worker over a small crew of lower ranking municipal maintenance workers in the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks
- Performs related tasks in the general maintenance of municipal facilities, including mopping and sweeping floors, cleaning restrooms and other related tasks
- Orders cleaning supplies, paper products, and hand sanitizers, and refilling supplies
- Performs semi-skilled related tasks in the general maintenance of municipal facilities
- Removes plant's grit, trash, and rags to the landfill for disposal
- May operate a jet cleaning truck Complies with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
- Works around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
- May be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of parking lots and grounds maintenance tasks in an assigned area
- May take down, move and erect benches, seats and chair or equipment as needed
- May repair breaks and holes in street surfaces using whatever materials are appropriate
- May do mowing and related activities
- May operate heavy equipment, such as, front loader, VAC truck, etc.
- Performs related work as required
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Two (2) or more years of related experience.
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire.
- To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/).
The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com (link: GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
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