Maintenance Worker (HBMD) - Broward County, FL : Job Details

Salary: $17.63 - $28.14 Hourly Location : Pompano Beach, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 1412883 Department: PW Hwy & Bridge Maint Roadway Opening Date: 10/31/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for MAINTENANCE WORKER (Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division). **Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. HBMD maintains and improves the County's highway/street system, operates and maintains three bascule bridges, over 90 fixed bridges, and oversees the mosquito control operations. HBMD is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of fixed and bascule bridges, storm-water drainage system, sidewalks and curb ramps, street resurfacing and patching, guardrail maintenance, and landscaping maintenance. The Maintenance Worker position performs a variety of general building and grounds-related work at HBMD and/or assist in roadway construction maintenance sites. Work involves performing general labor tasks such as landscape maintenance, construction-related tasks, tool and equipment repairs and maintenance, use of hand tools (rake, shovel, saws, etc.), set up of Maintenance of Traffic control devices at work sites, and grounds keeping and custodial tasks. General DescriptionPerforms a variety of general building and grounds related maintenance and repairs at an assigned facility. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires three (3) months in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, vehicle, or closely related experience.Special Certifications and Licenses RequiredPossess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.Preferences * Vocational or Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field. * Valid State of Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver's License. * Forklift operator certification. * State or County certification for asphalt, concrete and/or roadway construction. * Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification. * Tree trimming certification. * At least one (1) year of experience with asphalt, drainage, guardrails or concrete construction on roadways. * At least one (1) year of experience with heavy equipment (loader, skid steer, combination, or similar equipment). * At least one (1) year experience with emergency clean up work after a storm event (flood or hurricane) or one (1) year experience in mosquito control. * At least one (1) year experience with roadway maintenance and construction. * At Least one (1) year experience with mechanical maintenance and/or repair of construction and landscaping equipment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Maintains grounds and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe. Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County employees, minimize major repair/replacement costs, and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures. Cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, shop areas, pavilions, sidewalks, in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff; moves a variety of furniture and related items in order to relocate/rearrange work stations/offices, set up for meetings, activities, and events. Interacts with the public and/or other County employees in order to give directions/information, explain work activities/procedures, identify their service needs, and/or resolve day-to-day operational issues. Sets out temporary traffic control devices at the work site in order to provide a safe work environment and facilitate safe, efficient traffic flow. Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management. Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals. SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetencies

• Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.

• Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-###-#### or email [email protected] to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. 01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have at least three (3) months of experience in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, vehicle, or closely related experience?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04 What is the highest level of education that you have achieved in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field? If none, please select N/A.

• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• N/A

05 Select any of the following licenses/certifications that you have. Licenses and certifications will be verified. If none, please select N/A.

• Valid State of Florida. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• Forklift operator certification.
• State or County certification for asphalt, concrete and/or roadway construction.
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.
• Tree trimming certification.
• N/A.

06 Select any of the following skills and experience that apply to you. If none, please select N/A.

• At least one (1) year of experience with asphalt, drainage, guardrails or concrete construction on roadways.
• At least one (1) year of experience with heavy equipment (loader, skid steer, combination, or similar equipment).
• At least one (1) year of experience with emergency clean up work after a storm event (flood or hurricane).
• At least one (1) year of experience with roadway maintenance and construction.
• At least one (1) year of experience with mechanical maintenance and or repair of construction and landscaping equipment.
• N/A

07 Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?

• Yes
• No

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