MAINTENANCE WORKER I [FLSA: non-exempt; SHIFT: Tues. - Fri., 6:30A to 5:00P]

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[*IF REQUIRED TO REPORT:  Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, rotational on-call assignments, or critical incidents as determined by City Administration.]

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Performs semiskilled work on a variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects; operates equipment in connection with tasks; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Requires three (3) months of experience in construction, street maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, or closely-related experience.
 

Requires a valid driver license (must obtain Florida driver license within 30 days of employment) and must maintain an acceptable driving record.   Maintenance Workers with a Class B CDL may be eligible for a CDL Incentive if needed for department operations. 

Preference will be given to candidates with a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work on-call as needed and determined by department (this applies to regular employees on the City of Oviedo’s payroll).

Maintenance Worker Progressive Promotional Program:

Internal candidates become eligible for a progressive promotion to a Maintenance Worker II position should they meet the following eligibility criteria: possession of a High School diploma or GED, two (2) years of experience as a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Oviedo, and an overall Performance Evaluation Score of at least Satisfactory (2.0) on the two previous Performance Evaluations. Eligibility is also contingent on the internal candidate having received no more than one (1) formal written reprimand during the previous two years of service.   Eligible internal candidates must obtain a CDL within twelve (12) months of the progressive promotion. Failure to obtain CDL within twelve (12) months will result in the employee returning to the position and pay of previous job assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned;

Ability to understand and follow specific oral and/or written instructions;

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;

Ability to lift heavy articles and perform any essential job tasks in a quick and efficient manner;

Ability to read and write in English;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates;

             Ability to work varied shifts according to the needs of the department.

Other Qualifications

As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.
 
The complete job description and application materials are available at Oviedo City Hall, Human Resources Department, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 or at www.cityofoviedo.net.

 EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/
 Tobacco-Free Work Environment

The City of Oviedo values the service veterans and their family members have given to this nation, and we support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses

 We understand that you are interested in learning the status of your application. Please be assured that the Human Resources Department will notify all applicants of the final status of their application. We manage a large volume of applications on a continual basis, and appreciate your patience during the process. It is not necessary to contact us to inquire about your status after submitting your application.

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