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    Entry Level - Florida, United States - City of Gainesville

    City of Gainesville
    City of Gainesville Florida, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.

    Make a dierence in the community you live in As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors.

    Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

    This is entry-level manual labor performing un-skilled and semi-skilled tasks, or assisting skilled workers. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision.

    Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its routine, physical nature and from other classes by its emphasis on outdoor maintenance and construction activities.

    Maintenance Worker I

    The City of Gainesville Public Works Department currently has an opening for a qualified Maintenance Worker I to join our team to perform entry-level manual labor to skilled work in the general maintenance, repair, and construction of public facilities.


    A high school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma, and six (6) months experience in laboring work, including use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work.

    This is a Progression Through Training Position (PTTP)
    Maintenance Worker Testing Requirements :

    To be considered for this position you must take and pass the Maintenance Worker with City of Gainesville online test.

    To schedule testing please contact CareerSource North Central Florida by emailing Jan Kautz at .Jan is the testing administrator and will give further instructions.

    This testing is done online. Testing is due 7 days after submission of your application.

    This is entry-level manual labor performing un-skilled and semi-skilled tasks, or assisting skilled workers.

    Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision.

    Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its routine, physical nature and from other classes by its emphasis on outdoor maintenance and construction activities.

    Assists journey-level workers in concrete, asphalt, drainage, right of way maintenance and other trade work.

    Assists in demolition, forming, and pouring of concrete facilities to effectively maintain safe sidewalks and adequate curb drainage as well as maintenance and installation of other concrete structures.

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    Assists in routine maintenance of asphalt roads and trails; pothole repair, cut in repair and resurfacing of streets to maintain all asphalt surfaces within the City's rights of way as well as road base construction and road base repairs for city streets and trails.

    Assists in cleaning and maintenance of drainage facilities structures including pipes and their structures, mowing and grading of open ditches and installation and maintenance of drainage requirements such as piping, under drains, French drains, curb inlets, retaining basins and sediment traps.

    Assists in performing routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance; vegetation cut back, mowing, weed-eating, application of herbicide and edging of sidewalks.

    Also performs basic maintenance on city trees, shrubs, and bedding plants including trimming and pruning shrubbery and small trees.

    Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of varied grounds landscape; including, but not limited to, dirt grading and seeding or sod application to maintain an aesthetically pleasing appearance and to prevent any soil erosion.

    Services and washes vehicles and equipment, greases and makes minor repairs on small equipment.
    Performs routine minor maintenance and cleaning of city buildings and facilities.

    Assists and supports City activities which will require moving and lifting heavy tools and/or materials, to carry out assignments and programs.

    Comprehends and adheres to policies, procedures and safety regulations, while performing tasks.
    Assists with direction of contract and temporary helpers, as needed.

    May support City activities with personnel, equipment, and materials, requiring moving and lifting heavy equipment, tables, and chairs for special events and programs.

    Will be responsible for locking and unlocking facilities and must notify appropriate individuals of any actions or findings that may have a negative impact on safety or facility security.

    May be required to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current, fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.

    Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and six months experience in laboring work, including use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

    Pre-employment medical examination required.
    Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
    Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

    May be required to enter and work in tight, enclosed spaces including, but not limited to, drainage pipes and manholes.

    Some knowledge of tools used in grounds keeping, facility maintenance and construction, including concrete, asphalt drainage or row maintenance.

    Ability to work independently with little supervision.

    To be considered for this position you must take and pass the Maintenance Worker with City of Gainesville online test.

    To schedule testing please contact CareerSource North Central Florida by emailing Jan Kautz at .Jan is the testing administrator and will give further instructions.

    This testing is done online. Testing is due 7 days after submission of your application.

    All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also o er great things like on-site tness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.

    Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at

    Veterans' Preference
    Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process.

    However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position.

    specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.

    If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at .

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