City of Plantation - FL
MAINTENANCE WORKER I - PUBLIC WORKS-CRAFTS
City of Plantation - FL, Plantation, Florida, United States
Salary:
$35,110.40 - $63,870.21 Annually Location :
Plantation, FL Job Type:
Full time Job Number:
101PW-17 Department:
PUBLIC WORKS CRAFTS Opening Date:
07/17/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description This is a non-exempt position which requires unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in the performance of light and heavy manual labor for conducting various maintenance duties for various municipal departments of the City of Plantation. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Examples of Duties Sprays foliage, lawns and sport fields for weed and pest control.
Cuts and edges grass with hand tools and power-operated machines. Installs trees and shrubbery to maintain landscaping throughout the city. Trims and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, lawns and sport fields as needed. Provides general care to lawns and grounds and removes dirt, rubbish, weeds, leaves and other refuse from grounds. Prunes trees to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property. Cleans culverts, ditches, swales, canals, and build retaining walls. Mixes concrete and replaces and repairs sidewalks throughout the city. ?Digs, grades, and sets forms for concrete work and tamps and levels concrete. Installs new and old road signs, erects barricades, and repairs breaks and holes in street surfaces. Cleans and cares for public buildings and other municipal property, including sweeping, moping, scrubbing floors, and washing windows and walls. Takes down, moves, and erects benches, seats, and chairs or equipment as needed.? Lines playing fields, drags, waters, weeds and maintains landscaped areas of sports fields. Repairs and maintains playground equipment in order to retain proper operating condition. Perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing and landscaping tasks and general maintenance of municipal buildings, equipment and property and works as a helper to a skilled trades worker as needed or requested. Assists mechanics at city garage in making a variety of repairs to automotive and mechanical equipment. Performs miscellaneous pick-ups and deliveries of errands as required. Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules and regulations prescribed by the city. Performs related work as required and as directed.
Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of tools and various equipment used in landscape maintenance, general ground maintenance, and athletic field maintenance and construction, such as mowers, edgers, weed eaters, trimming hand tools, etc. Knowledge of tree trimming methods and relevant safety precautions. Knowledge of cleaning methods and skilled in the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment. Knowledge of methods and tools used in cement finishing as position requires. Knowledge of principles and fundamentals of horticultural and plant nurseries. Knowledge of landscape maintenance and new installation experience. Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of the proper use of safety practices. Skill in written and verbal communication. Skill in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment. Ability to perform general care to lawns and grounds. Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and effectively. Ability to plant and fertilize trees, shrubbery, and lawns. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required. Ability to paint and install playground equipment and fences and maintain and install irrigation systems as position requires. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city officials, other city departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public. Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of 6 months of experience in ground, street, and/or landscape maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State of Florida driver's license.
Work Environment The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, lift and/or carry and push/pull various objects. Probationary Period
All new employees serve a one (1) year probationary period from date of hire.
Working Hours
Most full-time employees work 40 hours per week unless otherwise indicated.
Hours of Operation Monday through Friday (except City Holidays) 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Pay Check
Pay checks are issued bi-weekly every other Friday; direct deposit of paycheck required to any banking institution is mandatory.
Insurance Coverage
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Closest thousand to amount of Annual Salary (policy paid for by the City) up to $50,000.
Hospitalization, Major Medical, Dental and Vision The Employee pays a portion of the cost for themselves and for dependent coverage at a rate established by Administration. Dependent Coverage: spouses are eligible only if they do not have entitlement to participate in another employer's group medical plan or Medicare.
General Employees Pension
Retirement - Mandatory contribution is 4% of base pay. Normal Retirement Date: Age 59 and completion of 10 years of credited service.
Holidays
The City of Plantation observes eleven (12) paid holidays per year as declared by the City Council each year.
Personal Day
All full-time employees will be given the benefit of one (1) personal day per calendar year. Cannot be used until employed six (6) months; can not be carried over from one year to the next.
Sick Leave
13 days per year. Accrues 4 hours at end of each bi-weekly pay period. Maximum accrual is 480 hours.
Annual Leave
General Employees 1 - 5 years - 13 days per year 5 - 15 years - 19 ½ days per year 15 years or more - 26 days per year Maximum Accrual is 240 hours. An employee is not entitled to use annual leave until employed 6 months.
Funeral Leave
3 days (8 hours each)
Jury Duty
Paid full salary - all fees received, excluding mileage must be turned into the City.
Educational Reimbursement
Employees will be entitled to a refund of their tuition and lab fees upon the successful completion of each approved course based on the following scale: (After one (1) year of employment) Grade A.....................100 percent refund equal to the state fees charged Grade B.....................75 percent refund equal to the state fees charged Grade C.....................50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged "Pass" in lieu of grade.....50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged 01
Do you claim Veteran's Preference? (Check "no" if this does not apply.)
Yes No
02
If you answered "Yes" to Veterans Preference above, did you attach your DD-214 - MEMBER 4 form, the Veterans' Preference Certification, FDVA form VP-1 and, if applicable, other certification forms. Please see Veterans Preference link on the Employment page for additional information. Failure to attach these documents will result in no Veterans Preference being given. (Check "NA" if this does not apply.)
Yes No Not Applicable
03
Did you attach a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate? (A copy will be required upon hire)
Yes No
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
05
How many years experience do you have in landscape maintenance work?
None Less than 1 years experience More than 1 but less than 2 years experience More than 2 but less than 3 years experience More than 3 years experience
06
What experience do you have with carpentry, masonry, painting, or plumbing? Required Question
$35,110.40 - $63,870.21 Annually Location :
Plantation, FL Job Type:
Full time Job Number:
101PW-17 Department:
PUBLIC WORKS CRAFTS Opening Date:
07/17/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description This is a non-exempt position which requires unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in the performance of light and heavy manual labor for conducting various maintenance duties for various municipal departments of the City of Plantation. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Examples of Duties Sprays foliage, lawns and sport fields for weed and pest control.
Cuts and edges grass with hand tools and power-operated machines. Installs trees and shrubbery to maintain landscaping throughout the city. Trims and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, lawns and sport fields as needed. Provides general care to lawns and grounds and removes dirt, rubbish, weeds, leaves and other refuse from grounds. Prunes trees to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property. Cleans culverts, ditches, swales, canals, and build retaining walls. Mixes concrete and replaces and repairs sidewalks throughout the city. ?Digs, grades, and sets forms for concrete work and tamps and levels concrete. Installs new and old road signs, erects barricades, and repairs breaks and holes in street surfaces. Cleans and cares for public buildings and other municipal property, including sweeping, moping, scrubbing floors, and washing windows and walls. Takes down, moves, and erects benches, seats, and chairs or equipment as needed.? Lines playing fields, drags, waters, weeds and maintains landscaped areas of sports fields. Repairs and maintains playground equipment in order to retain proper operating condition. Perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing and landscaping tasks and general maintenance of municipal buildings, equipment and property and works as a helper to a skilled trades worker as needed or requested. Assists mechanics at city garage in making a variety of repairs to automotive and mechanical equipment. Performs miscellaneous pick-ups and deliveries of errands as required. Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules and regulations prescribed by the city. Performs related work as required and as directed.
Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of tools and various equipment used in landscape maintenance, general ground maintenance, and athletic field maintenance and construction, such as mowers, edgers, weed eaters, trimming hand tools, etc. Knowledge of tree trimming methods and relevant safety precautions. Knowledge of cleaning methods and skilled in the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment. Knowledge of methods and tools used in cement finishing as position requires. Knowledge of principles and fundamentals of horticultural and plant nurseries. Knowledge of landscape maintenance and new installation experience. Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of the proper use of safety practices. Skill in written and verbal communication. Skill in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment. Ability to perform general care to lawns and grounds. Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and effectively. Ability to plant and fertilize trees, shrubbery, and lawns. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required. Ability to paint and install playground equipment and fences and maintain and install irrigation systems as position requires. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city officials, other city departments, fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the general public. Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of 6 months of experience in ground, street, and/or landscape maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State of Florida driver's license.
Work Environment The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, lift and/or carry and push/pull various objects. Probationary Period
All new employees serve a one (1) year probationary period from date of hire.
Working Hours
Most full-time employees work 40 hours per week unless otherwise indicated.
Hours of Operation Monday through Friday (except City Holidays) 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Pay Check
Pay checks are issued bi-weekly every other Friday; direct deposit of paycheck required to any banking institution is mandatory.
Insurance Coverage
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Closest thousand to amount of Annual Salary (policy paid for by the City) up to $50,000.
Hospitalization, Major Medical, Dental and Vision The Employee pays a portion of the cost for themselves and for dependent coverage at a rate established by Administration. Dependent Coverage: spouses are eligible only if they do not have entitlement to participate in another employer's group medical plan or Medicare.
General Employees Pension
Retirement - Mandatory contribution is 4% of base pay. Normal Retirement Date: Age 59 and completion of 10 years of credited service.
Holidays
The City of Plantation observes eleven (12) paid holidays per year as declared by the City Council each year.
Personal Day
All full-time employees will be given the benefit of one (1) personal day per calendar year. Cannot be used until employed six (6) months; can not be carried over from one year to the next.
Sick Leave
13 days per year. Accrues 4 hours at end of each bi-weekly pay period. Maximum accrual is 480 hours.
Annual Leave
General Employees 1 - 5 years - 13 days per year 5 - 15 years - 19 ½ days per year 15 years or more - 26 days per year Maximum Accrual is 240 hours. An employee is not entitled to use annual leave until employed 6 months.
Funeral Leave
3 days (8 hours each)
Jury Duty
Paid full salary - all fees received, excluding mileage must be turned into the City.
Educational Reimbursement
Employees will be entitled to a refund of their tuition and lab fees upon the successful completion of each approved course based on the following scale: (After one (1) year of employment) Grade A.....................100 percent refund equal to the state fees charged Grade B.....................75 percent refund equal to the state fees charged Grade C.....................50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged "Pass" in lieu of grade.....50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged 01
Do you claim Veteran's Preference? (Check "no" if this does not apply.)
Yes No
02
If you answered "Yes" to Veterans Preference above, did you attach your DD-214 - MEMBER 4 form, the Veterans' Preference Certification, FDVA form VP-1 and, if applicable, other certification forms. Please see Veterans Preference link on the Employment page for additional information. Failure to attach these documents will result in no Veterans Preference being given. (Check "NA" if this does not apply.)
Yes No Not Applicable
03
Did you attach a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate? (A copy will be required upon hire)
Yes No
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
05
How many years experience do you have in landscape maintenance work?
None Less than 1 years experience More than 1 but less than 2 years experience More than 2 but less than 3 years experience More than 3 years experience
06
What experience do you have with carpentry, masonry, painting, or plumbing? Required Question