MAINTENANCE WORKER (PIPES AND STRUCTURE) - Pinellas County, FL : Job Details

The work performed by Maintenance 1 and 2 employees is heavy labor, and mostly outdoor work in all types of weather elements. The work is heavy labor, moderately complex, requiring general skills in construction and maintenance of drainage systems, ditches and permitted stormwater facilities. Themission for this team is to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act of 1972 and our yearly FDEP NPDES permit requirements.

Field work includes but is not limited to ditch and stormwater structure cleaning, stormwater structure repair; inspecting pipes, structures and ditches. Employees in this position may also complete inventory, material requisitions, GPS location inspections, computer work, and daily maintenance of tools. Employees in this position may also be required to complete inspections and repairs within confined spaces, and in or above water. Employees on these crews are on a standby coverage rotation which may require overnight and weekend call-outs. Stormwater Operations Maintenance 1 or 2 employees can be moved to a different crew performing any of the tasks previously mentioned whenever the need arises.

What Would You Do?

Since every duty associated with this position(s) may not be described in the below listing (examples, not all inclusive), employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in performing their duties just as though they were actually written out in the job description.

* Assist with all labor tasks: ditch cleaning, stormwater pipe repair and installation, inspection of pipes, structures and ditches.

* Perform work in confined spaces (i.e. manholes).

* Control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects using sign and hand signals.

* Perform recordkeeping duties as required.

* Operate mechanical equipment and light construction equipment; sets up and operates pumps, compressors and generators.

* Perform maintenance work that may include: underdrain repair/replace, stormwater pipe repair/replacement, stormwater drainage structures repair/replacement, shoulder maintenance activities, asphalt patching and overlay, concrete work, stormwater conveyance maintenance, etc.

* Use of handheld power equipment (Concrete saws, drills, truck-mounted crane, needle guns, etc.) This shall include operating, cleaning, and simple maintenance of the tools.

* Maintenance of traffic operations and roadway hazard mitigation - flagging traffic for safety control, placing barricades, picking up dead animals, picking up trash and debris.

* Physically able to climb, stand for long periods of time, crawl inside storm pipes, lift, and swim.

* Respond to emergencies and standby call out duty (i.e. overtime, nights and weekend work).

* Effectively communicate with team members and supervisors.

* Demonstrate advanced proficiency, competency, and satisfactory completion of regularly assigned work in an independent manner.

* Understand and adhere to County policies and procedures and embrace the department's mission, values, and goals.

* Performs related work as assigned, or required.

What Do You Need To Have?

* Completion of the ninth grade; or

* 6 months laborer, groundskeeping, or field trades related work; or

* An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

* Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver's License Class E at time of application.

* Must obtain a Florida CDL B within 1 year of employment or employment may be terminated.

* Attain and maintain a Florida Department of Transportation Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Intermediate Level certification.

* Complete Illicit Discharge, Spill Prevention, and Response Training; ICS 100, 200 & 700 Training; Erosion & Sediment Control.

* Complete OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry training

* Must possess sufficient physical strength and agility to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions

* Must be able to be available for emergencies and will be on standby every 12 weeks depending on area assignment.

* Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

* Certification/Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

* 8 or more years of management experience in a public works or similar environment, including capital planning, operations, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, NPDES, and other associated functions.

* 8 or more years' experience supervising a multi-disciplinary department of 30 or more staff.

* 8 or more years of experience in the development and implementation of capital improvement and operating budgets.

* Experience in the principles and practices of asset management specifically the standards set forth in ISO 55000.

* Certified Public Manager Designation or other leadership development training and certification.

* Demonstrated experience and performance in a reactive, response driven and highly-accountable environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in general maintenance work.

* Knowledge and ability to perform storm water conveyance maintenance activities (pipe inspection, ditch or pond maintenance).

* Ability to perform basic computer skills.

* Ability to utilize a GPS asset tracking unit to locate, document, and update the County's assets.

* Ability to maintain accurate records of scheduled work projects and the status of a variety of construction, services, and maintenance projects.

* Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautionary methods to protect self and the safety of the public.

* Knowledge and ability to operate light heavy equipment required and necessary to complete maintenance activities.

What Great Benefits Do We Offer?

* Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!

* Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.

* We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want to Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

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