Maintenance Worker I / Streets chez City of Leesburg, FL

About the Department

The purpose of the class is to perform routine manual work.  This class is responsible for service work such as digging trenches, cleaning ditches; assists with installation of fixtures such as pipes, valves, fittings, and manholes; landscape, road, sidewalk, driveway restoration and other outdoor work.  Completes logs or routine records.  The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.  

Position Duties

• Operates vehicles such as trucks to haul people or material to job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials such as gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, or other materials, tools, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties as assigned; assists with setting up forms and pouring concrete, serves as traffic flagger on street or utility projects.
• Maintains outdoor areas by cutting grass, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves and debris, and other maintenance tasks.
• Performs utility service work such as digging trenches, cleaning ditches; assists with installation of fixtures such as pipes, manholes, and sewer lines.
• Performs street maintenance raking and spreading asphalt or patching holes. 
• Maintains indoor areas such as cleaning facilities and indoor areas, performing light maintenance such as painting and minor repairs.
• Assists the public by answering questions and providing routine information.
• ON STANDBY STATUS.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires two years or more of routine manual work experience. General knowledge of computer usage preferred. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Must obtain a Class B CDL permit w/air brake endorsement within six (6) months of employment and a Class B CDL within one (1) year of employment.