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Hourly Rate of Pay For This Position is $20.45 Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now! For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl . JOB SUMMARY: Under close supervision, performs various tasks related to the maintenance of City owned roads, facilities, beaches and all areas within the rights-of way, as assigned. Employees in this class are responsible for the performance of manual, unskilled work at the City owned and maintained properties. Supervision is received through superiors who give general direction as to job requirements.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs tasks related to the maintenance of City owned roads, facilities, beaches, and all areas within he rights-of-way as assigned. Performs tasks involving physical labor at construction/maintenance sites. May operate hand and power tool of all types including but not limited to: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, and a variety of other small equipment associated with the project.May smooth and level surfaces of poured concrete, such as walks, sidewalks, and/or curbs using a variety of hand tools. Aligns and places forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patches voids; and uses power tools to cut expansion joints and grind uneven edges. Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with the assignments and projects.May be required to patch broken or eroded pavement and repair guard rails, and highway markers.May be required to mow or clear brush, which may include but is not limited to any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortar less segmental concrete masonry.May be required to collect trash and debris from City maintained properties; loads vehicles with trash and debris; disposes of trash and debris.Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition.Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of self, other employees, and individuals.Works collaboratively and effectively with all members of assigned crew to accomplish required working assignments and City projects.Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.Must be able and willing to perform all duties of subordinate positions. Performs related work as required for this position description only.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required: High school diploma or GED and six (6) months of manual labor, construction, or maintenance related experience to include but not limited to paving work, concrete work, grouting, hardscaping, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required.Preferred: One (1) year of manual labor, construction, or maintenance related experience to include but not limited to paving work, concrete work, grouting, and hardscaping. Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance Background Check: Must have an acceptable background recordDriving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Basic knowledge of tasks related to maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way.Basic knowledge of equipment and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the rights-of-way.Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.Ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards.Ability to use hand and power tools.Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to understand and carry out simple oral instructions.Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals, chemicals and other hazards.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
