Maintenance 1 at Pinellas County Public Works

Apply to be a proud employee of the Pinellas County Public Works Roadway Maintenance team responsible for maintenance related services that help us in our vision is to be the standard for public service in America. 

The work performed by Maintenance 1 employees is heavy labor, and mostly outdoor work in all types of weather elements. This work includes but is not limited to sidewalk grinding, sidewalk installation, bridge repair, bridge painting, asphalt work, flagging traffic, guardrail repairs, handrail repair, emergency response crew work, etc. Employees in this position may also complete inventory, inspections, and maintenance of tools. Our Maintenance 1employees can be moved to a different crew performing any of the tasks previously mentioned whenever the need arises.

This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual labor work. Employees in this class perform light to heavy manual laboring tasks in a wide variety of construction and maintenance work. Some assignments, including elementary equipment operation, may require skills which can readily be learned on the job and many tasks are routine and repetitive in nature and, once learned, can be carried on without difficulty under general supervision.

This Maintenance Worker 1 position is located at: Public Works-Central 22211 US 19 N Clearwater, FL 33765.  Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

What Would You Do?

• Assist with all maintenance labor tasks within the work unit.

• Maintenance work may include bridge repairs, sidewalk repair/replacement, painting of structure, guardrail repair/replacement, handrail repair/replacement, seawall repairs, stormwater pipe repair.

• Demonstrate self-motivated work, work ethics, and is safety conscious.

• Assist with asphalt work.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Completion of ninth grade; or

• 6 months laborer, groundskeeping or field trades related work; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record Record (MVR) driving report.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.      

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively verbally communicate with he team and supervisors.

• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance tools, equipment, materials and methods.

• Ability to use hand power equipment (concrete saws, drills, truck-mounted crane, needle guns, etc.).  This shall include operating, cleaning, and simple maintenance of the tools.

• Knowledge of maintenance of traffic operations and roadway hard mitigation - flagging traffic for safety control, placing barricades, picking up dead animals, picking up trash and debris.

• Ability to understand and implement County policies and procedures and embrace the department's foundational values.

• Ability to take direction and successfully complete an assigned task.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want to Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

Maintenance 1