Communication Competencies/K.S.A.'s
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
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Effectively communicates with supervisors, employees, departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
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Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
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Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
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Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES-
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to the profession.
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Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding maintenance and repair.
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Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, supervisors, other department staff, the public, and outside agencies.
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Ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for maintenance work.
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Knowledge of irrigation systems and their repairs.
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Knowledge of landscaping maintenance procedures and processes.
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Knowledge of operations and maintenance related to trees and palms.
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Ability to understand and follow applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as departmental safety practices and procedures.
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Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
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Ability and skill in operating a backhoe, bobcat/skid steer, bucket truck, ditch witch, dump truck, forklift, front-end loader, and stump grinder.
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Ability to work as a member of a team or individually on assigned projects; complete assigned duties productively and efficiently.
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Knowledge of basic safety rules and the ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involves some combination of stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. 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, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and
Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
