Position: Maintenance Worker I

Reports to: Public Works Director

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: NonExempt

Pay Grade: 102

Are you excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community through serving at our Public Works Operations The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a passionate Maintenance worker to play a crucial role in rebuilding and fortifying our municipal Public Works Department!

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is a community on a resilient journey. Working at the Town of Fort Myers Beach means contributing to a towns recovery rebuilding its spirit and creating a future that stands stronger than before. If the thought of using your experience background and skill set to join our dynamic team in this pivotal time excites you please review the job description below and apply through the job ad.

The Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefits Package!

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family with low deductibles and low annual maximums! The Town of FMB pays 100 of employee only coverage and 50 of dependent coverage. Employer paid life insurance short and longterm disability insurance and gym membership reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance: The Town of FMB offers 24 days of PTO Annually 14 Paid Holidays annually paid parental leave and flexible scheduling options.

Retirement Planning: 401(a)/457(b) Pension Plan with an employer contribution in which you are immediately vested.

and more!

Position Summary

Performs daily maintenance and general upkeep of municipal facilities and associated areas and equipment as directed.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Performs general groundskeeping and building maintenance at municipal facilities including custodial and facility maintenance as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as mowing weeding pruning and landscaping in parks public spaces and beach access points.
• Cleans repairs and maintains municipal buildings public restrooms and other town facilities.
• Maintains assigned Town properties and areas ensuring they are safe clean and wellmaintained for visitors.
• Performs various tasks involving maintenance of canals or ditches; trims palm trees; rakes grounds; cleans waterways of trash; calibrates and maintains spray pumps; cuts/removes weeds grass cattails or other vegetation around the water; controls vegetation in the drainage system for maximum drainage; picks up and removes dead fish and animals.
• Performs various tasks involving road/walkway maintenance including projects.
• Performs various tasks involving general plumbing maintenance and repair projects.
• Assists with preparation and clean up of hurricanes storms or emergency situations.
• Safely operates a variety of machinery vehicles equipment and tools associated with division projects.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness and aesthetics of building and facilities to include general cleaning duties as needed.
• Ensures that equipment and tools are consistently maintained and are clean and in safe and operable condition at all times.
• Monitors assigned equipment condition or observed structural issues and reports required repairs to supervisor.
• Performs routine cleaning safety and operation inspections on assigned vehicle and performs routine maintenance and upkeep as needed reporting necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies tools and materials to conduct work activities; obtains quotes for supplies and initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Follows safety procedures utilizes safety equipment and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
• Performs administrative report and record maintenance duties including timesheets activity logs regulations and retains records as appropriate.
• Identifies and notifies supervisors of problems observed on streets or facilities.
• Performs routine landscaping tasks as assigned to include but not limited to trimming trees mowing grass watering plants spraying and pulling weeds.
• Performs technical trades work as certified to do so and assigned.
• Install signs and paints inside and outside of street lines.
• Performs daily trash pickups by collect and dispose of litter and debris from public areas beaches and parks to maintain a clean and attractive environment.
• Empty trash receptacles and ensure proper disposal of waste in public areas.
• Completes documentation and reports as required for vehicles and daily operations.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations while performing maintenance tasks to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Report maintenance issues damage or safety concerns to supervisors for prompt resolution.
• Collaborate with other maintenance workers departments and agencies to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Assists with Townwide Public Works requests to include night and weekend support for meetings and events.
• Performs weekend and holiday work as assigned.
• Attends all required training for operations.
• Attends all assigned meetings.
• Operates a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks as directed.
• Performs emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Certification and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED; one 1 year of experience working in maintenance and/or related fields.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license and obtain a valid Florida Drivers License within thirty 30 days of hire or promotion.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal state and local laws regulations ordinances resolutions and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic groundskeeping housekeeping and building maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of how to use and apply paints sealers and stains properly.
• Knowledge and application of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in streets grounds and facility repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) of assignment.
• Ability to operate service vehicles including pickup trucks utility vehicles riding lawnmowers etc.
• Ability to safely operate motorized tools manual tools and light equipment such as lawnmowers eaters saws drills augers tillers compactors and emergency generators.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to utilize a variety of modern office equipment and operate a computer as necessary.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to work outdoors often during extreme weather conditions (heat cold rain etc..
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle a multitude of diverse tasks simultaneously while maintaining an attention to detail for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in task performance.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions in task processing and prioritization.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide calculate decimals and percentages and compute discount ratio and proportion and profit and loss.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape and visually read various types of information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors other employees and the public.

Physical Requirements:

• The position involves heavy physical demands such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Tasks involve frequent walking standing bending stooping some unassisted lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavy objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate.
• Requires excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized electrical and gas operated equipment.

Environmental Requirements:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt dust pollen odors wetness humidity rain extreme temperatures and noise extremes fumes hazardous materials heights confined spaces machinery vibrations electric currents traffic hazards water hazards bright/dim light toxic agents disease pathogenic substances or animal/wildlife attacks.

Sensory Requirements:

• Requires the ability to speak hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials at times complex; apply principles of rational problemsolving; record and deliver information explain procedures issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.
  
  

  The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides Veterans Preference in employment for eligible veterans spouses of veterans and qualifying family members in accordance with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.

  How to Claim Veterans Preference:

  1. Notify Human Resources at to request Veterans Preference at the time of application.
  2. Obtain the Veterans Preference Form which will be provided by Human Resources and indicate your eligibility.
  3. Submit the required documentation (e.g. DD214 form VA disability letter or applicable spouse documentation) along with your completed application.

  If you require assistance or have questions about this process please contact Human Resources ator

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an EOE and DFW.

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following:

1. Preemployment drug screening pursuant to the DrugFree /AlcoholFree Employment Policy as outlined in the Towns Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022.

1. General background verification.