Maintenance Worker II - DPW

The Maintenance Worker II is responsible for performing semi-skilled manual maintenance and construction work as assigned and driving/operating automobiles and pick-up trucks.  Work assigned is generally within the public works environment.  Performs assignments as part of public works crew and works in harmony with other trades persons and equipment.  May be required to perform tasks involving heavy labor as needed.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Repairs holes in paved or unpaved road with asphalt or lime rock.
• Install road signs.
• Clears trees, brush and other vegetation within County Right-Of-Way.
• Jackhammers concrete and asphalt as required and loads debris on trucks.
• Occasionally uses plate compactor or “jumping jack” compactors, as necessary.
• Sweeps and uses air blower to remove debris from roadway and sidewalks.
• Empties trash cans and loads trash and other material on truck.
• Removes, transports and handles dead animals on roadways.
• Maintains grounds; by raking, mowing, planting and watering grounds as required.
• Performs hedge and tree trimming.
• Prepares ground for sod placement and lays sod as required.
• Performs MOT duties for in house crews performing work within County Right of Ways.  
• May perform “on-call” duties at any time of the day or night as required for emergency response.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Emergency Response
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in performing manual labor associated with road maintenance of construction activities. 

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Must possess a valid Florida Class E driver’s license and be insurable by the current insurance carrier.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment:
  1. Florida Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Required Competencies
Knowledge of: 

• Principles and methods of safely operating hand tools, jack hammers, saws, and other pieces of field equipment/tools.
• Safe practices and methods used in public works construction and maintenance activities. 

Ability to:

• Safely drive and navigate light duty vehicles, with or without a trailer attached.
• Perform manual labor.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisors or management personnel.
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• The job requires frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and balancing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Physical Required: Candidates selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment. The physical examination is intended to confirm the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position. 
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in an outdoor environment at work site in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, having rain and wind, and vibration.  
• Works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to the incumbents’ co-workers or others.   

Pay Grade: 1
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.
All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.