Service Worker Technician

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform specialized work involving maintenance of parks and facilities, which may include equipment repair/maintenance, carpentry projects, general construction work, irrigation projects, weed/pest control, or other functions as assigned.

 

**This Service Worker Technician position will be assigned to the Carpenter specialty within the Public Works Department**

The following duties are normal for this position and tasks will be assigned in one or more of the following specialized areas: irrigation, carpentry, equipment repair/maintenance, general construction work, and weed/pest control. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.   Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Assists in leading a team of workers ensuring proper and safer operation of all equipment; provides training, guidance, and assistance to other workers; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.
 
Operates/drives a variety of heavy equipment or large vehicles with specialized functions involving performing or maneuvering to exacting tolerances and specifications or involving operation of complex mechanisms to perform work tasks; operates light/medium equipment or vehicles involving routine operation to drive from point to point or involving use of basic/simple maneuvering mechanisms to perform tasks.
 
Ensures availability of adequate equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or other materials needed to conduct projects; assists in determining amount of materials needed to complete projects; initiates request for new/replacement materials; purchases or picks up supplies/materials as needed.
 
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include a utility truck, trailer, dump truck, bucket lift, scissor lift, tractor, front end loader, backhoe, spray truck, hydraulic equipment lift, tractor, mowing equipment, reel mower, rotary mower, push mower, chipper, weed eater, edger, leaf blower, box blade, sod cutter, trencher, tiller, roller, concrete mixer, concrete cutter, striping machine, pressure cleaner, pump, vacuum, base tool, welder, cutting torch, drill press, table saw, radial arm saw, jig saw, palm sander, belt sander, router, grinder, chain saw, pole saw, pick ax, spray pump, airless spray gun, nail gun, shovel, rake, pitchfork, broom, ladder, measuring devices, meters, gauges, carpentry tools, roofing tools, plumbing tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, or hand tools.
 
Hauls, transports, loads, or unloads various equipment and materials associated with department projects.
 
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
 
Provides information and instruction to other employees in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety.
 
Assists in maintaining inventory of equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or other materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, parts, and materials needed to conduct projects; assists in determining quantities and types of materials to be used in projects; initiates request for new/replacement materials; picks up parts/materials from local vendors as needed.
 
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, service/maintenance records, spraying records, inventory records, or other documents. Uses personal electronic device to log activities in the Town’s work order system.
 
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, purchase receipts, performance charts, maintenance records, inventory records, field drawings, layouts, activity schedules, architectural drawings, policies, procedures, catalogs, operational guides, MSDS sheets, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
 
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, vendors, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. May require being on-call.
 
Maintains an awareness of laws, requirements, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
 
Duties when assigned to Carpenter:
Performs carpentry and general construction work on parks/recreational buildings, equipment, and facilities, such as constructing or repairing wood structures, building cabinets and countertops, refinishing cabinetry or woodwork, finishing/sanding wood, shaping wood, trimming laminate, preparing surfaces for painting, applying paint to surfaces, installing drywall, repairing carpet/tile flooring, repairing roofing surfaces, repairing/installing locks, installing concrete slabs, minor plumbing, stucco repair including textured finishing, and repairing park tables and equipment such as playground equipment. Performs tasks associated with building repair/maintenance projects/activities, which may include painting interior/exterior walls, building cabinetry, installing doors, assembling/erecting cubicles, hanging storm shutters, moving furniture/equipment and office and cubicle remodels. Performs inspections on various Town properties including bridge, gates, fencing etc. 
 
 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
 
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
 
Performs other related duties as required. This may include removing trash weekly from Maintenance Facility, setting up tables/equipment for meetings/functions, cleaning building areas, sweeping surfaces, or mopping floors.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair/maintenance, carpentry, irrigation system operations, weed/pest control, general construction work, grounds maintenance, heavy equipment operation and maintenance work in area of assignment, such as road/street construction maintenance, roadside maintenance, or other projects.
• Three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes mechanical repair/maintenance, carpentry, general construction work, welding, irrigation system repair/maintenance
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be considered a replacement for the experience and college level coursework requirements.
• A valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment.   
• May be required to possess and maintain a Florida’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

Carpentry: 3-5 years of experience as a carpenter. High school diploma required; successful completion of trade /vocational school and/or apprenticeship program preferred. 

Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. 

Human Interaction:  Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:  Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. 

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning:  Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:  Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, or toxic agents.

The Town of Jupiter, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.