Lead Facilities Worker - Beach Maintenance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at City of Fort Lauderdale

This is skilled work that includes operating equipment in the maintenance of the beach and associated properties and/or supervising and participating in the work in any of a variety of functional areas in the Public Works Department; such as beach maintenance, public spaces can collection and maintenance and landscape and janitorial maintenance. Work is distinguished from the Facilities Worker II classification by one or more of the following: complexity of the equipment operated, lead worker responsibilities, and specialized knowledge of area of assignment.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Leads the work of assigned staff; delegates, reviews, and prioritizes work assignments; provides guidance on the more complex activities
• Supervises and participates in repairs and maintenance of municipal facilities, property, and city parks including playgrounds, fencing, athletic courts, signage, asphalt/concrete repair
• Maintains records of maintenance and repair work performed; creates reports on equipment and facility projects
• Operates or supervises the operation of a variety of equipment applicable to area of assignment, surf rakes, chippers, front-end loaders, aerial bucket trucks, small graders, stump grinders, tractor-trailers, pressure washers and trailers and various heavy-duty trucks
• Inspects and maintains tools, equipment, and materials; ensures proper inventory levels
• Responds to and resolves questions and complaints from the public
• Ensures safety laws and city ordinances are being applied
• May supervise and participate in performing unskilled, semi-skilled or skilled manual tasks, climbing trees, using ropes, hooks, mechanical hoists, etc., in order to accomplish tree trimming assignments
• May supervise and participate in repairs and maintenance of municipal facilities and property such as beach maintenance, landscape maintenance, including tree, shrubbery and flower planting, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, ball field maintenance, and some painting
• May supervise and participate in repair and maintenance of city parks facilities including playgrounds, fencing, athletic courts, signage, asphalt/concrete repair
• May supervise and participate in the construction of sidewalks, slabs, steps, ramps, decks
• May perform installation of volleyball courts, maintain basketball courts, picnic areas.
• May perform lubrication and minor non-electrical maintenance on mechanical equipment
• May select proper materials for projects
• Completes work order forms for projects completed
• Attends in-service training when required
• Performs related work as required

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the safe operation and maintenance of assigned equipment, tree trimming, beach maintenance, landscape maintenance, maintenance and repair of parks facilities or other work appropriate to area of assignment.
3. Requires Class B with airbrakes
4. 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. (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.

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