Beautification and Streets Maintenance Technician - 5259923-0

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The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled general trades work associated with maintenance and repair of city streets, sidewalks, parks, equipment, and related facilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees
may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees
will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Performs routine groundskeeping and landscaping work
  • Performs duties related to tree and palm care, including pruning, removal, planting, health assessments and operations of related equipment.
  • Conducts inspections of streets to identify pests, fungus, poor cultural practices, and weed problems.
  • Trims and maintains trees, palms and other landscape materials throughout the city.
  • Recommends, installs, and maintains the irrigation systems.
  • Performs routine maintenance and repairs on streets, sidewalks, gutters, drains, curbs, and other infrastructure using a variety of hand tools and mechanized equipment.
  • Designs, fabricates and assembles traffic control signs and devices in accordance with established standards.
  • De-litter and pressure wash city streets, sidewalks, and medians as needed.
  • Break, remove, replace, and clean-up of asphalt and concrete surfaces, patching potholes, crack sealing, and other asphalt repairs.
  • Applies pesticides, irrigation, and other landscaping techniques.
  • Monitor for potential hazards and safety issues, and address as needed.
  • Troubleshoots power issues, replaces bulbs, and performs other maintenance and repair work on streetlights.
  • Drive and operate equipment such as dump trucks, air hammers, chain saws, concrete mixers, etc.
  • Performs standby duty and may be required to work after hours or on weekends in the event of an emergency.
  • Ensures that repairs, maintenance work, and operation of equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assist in performing skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work functions involving electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and painting projects.
  • Perform various maintenance tasks such as repairing holes in concrete walkways, mixing/pouring cement, painting interior/exterior surfaces, installing/repairing fences and netting, or installing hurricane shutters.
  • Performs various welding work, which may include cutting metal or fabricating metal parts/components.
  • Performs various painting tasks, such as preparing surfaces for painting, sanding surfaces, pressure washing surfaces, applying paint to surfaces using brush or sprayer, repairing painted surfaces, removing graffiti, measuring paint projects, or moving/rearranging furniture.
  • Performs various general/manual work tasks associated with department/City projects, which may include installing appliances/equipment, moving furniture, climbing ladders, hanging holiday banners, digging holes/trenches, or lifting/moving heavy materials.
  • Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with departmentprojects,whichmayincludeautilityvehicle,lifttruck,electricallift, hydraulic lift, generator, compressor, drill, welding torch, welding machine, sander, pressure cleaner, paints prayer, adder, shovel, pick axe, saws, pipe cutter, plumbing wrench, vacuum cleaner, backflow valve tester, gauges, meters, carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments.
  • Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, and cleaning shops; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
  • Gathers necessary equipment, tools, parts, or supplies to conduct projects; initiates orders or new or replacement materials; transports, loads and unloads equipment and materials used in projects.
  • Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
  • Prepare or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, vehicle maintenance reports, warehouse reports, purchase requests, blanket reports, timecards, or other documents.
  • Communicates via telephone; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
  • Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
  • Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
  • Conducts various errands as needed, which may include picking up supplies/materials
  • Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed
  • Performs other related duties as required.
High school diploma or valid equivalent; and
Minimum two (2) years of recent experience in lawn and landscape maintenance, construction; and
Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license; and
Must possess or obtain a 30-Hour OSHA General Industry Card within three (3) months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with maintenance and repairs of street
Three (3) years of recent experience in landscape maintenance, with demonstrated proficiency in all specialty areas to include: arbor care, irrigation, and fertilizer application.
Possess a FNGLA Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician certificationCommunication Competencies/K.S.A.'s
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
  • 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.
  • Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
  • Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding maintenance and repair.
  • Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, supervisors, other department staff, the public, and outside agencies.
  • Ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for maintenance work.
  • Knowledge of irrigation systems and their repairs.
  • Knowledge of landscaping maintenance procedures and processes.
  • Knowledge of operations and maintenance related to trees and palms.
  • Ability to understand and follow applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as departmental safety practices and procedures.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
  • Ability and skill in operating a backhoe, bobcat/skid steer, bucket truck, ditch witch, dump truck, forklift, front-end loader, and stump grinder.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team or individually on assigned projects; complete assigned duties productively and efficiently.
  • 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.
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