SENIOR PLANTS MAINTENANCE WORKER (FIVEASH)

Job Description:

SENIOR PLANTS MAINTENANCE WORKER (FIVEASH)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. Performs progressively responsible facility and plants maintenance duties, which includes cleaning and minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, sludge tank cleaning, lime delivery, etc. May function as a lead worker of a small crew

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the facility and plants maintenance duties, which includes minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, sludge tank cleaning, lime delivery, etc.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as lead worker over a small crew of lower ranking municipal maintenance workers in the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks
• Performs semi-skilled related tasks in the general maintenance of municipal facilities
• Performs minor maintenance work on assigned equipment, including lubricating parts, replacing air filters, cleaning equipment, and checking all fluids and adding as needed; makes minor repairs and adjustments
• Removes plant's grit, trash, and rags to the landfill for disposal
• Operates a sanitary/storm water sewer jet cleaning truck to unclog sewer lines of sand, rags, and other objects; removes debris from the plant's lift station
• Operates a lime (calcium Hydroxide) delivery system. Including, transportation from the main lime silo to the four hoppers, and receive daily lime deliveries.
• Performed routine maintenance in plant, hydrotreaters, recovery basins, and flume.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; resolves complaints in a satisfactory manner
• Complies with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
• Works around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

Must possess a high school diploma or an acceptable G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency.Must possess at least three (3) years of related workMust possess a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) learner's permit with an airbrake endorsement, depending on the work site.If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) to the online application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) to the online application.



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$21.31 - $33.02 Hourly