Maintenance Worker

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Worker for our Public Works Street/Stormwater Department. The Public Works Department constructs, repairs, and maintains streets and other related projects, which includes removal and replacement of curbs, gutters, and miscellaneous concrete and asphalt formations; roadway grading and shouldering; stormwater control and equipment maintenance. The Maintenance Worker performs maintenance tasks within facilities and public rights-of-way, working both individually and with a crew as needed. In addition, the Maintenance Worker provides support for a variety of community special events. The work can be physically demanding and unclean, and the Maintenance Worker may be subject to callback during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and may be required to work occasional evening, weekends, or holidays during special events.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and some work experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair tasks. He or she must be a self-starter prepared to get to work with a positive attitude who has the physical strength and stamina to perform the rigorous duties of this job. A valid drivers license is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine tasks such as weeding, raking, watering, mowing, edging, shoveling, field preparation, custodial duties, and litter pick up
• Completes light construction, repair, landscaping, and facility maintenance duties as assigned following all safety practices/procedures
• Performs minor and semi-skilled facility maintenance operations such as replacing single motor belts, unplugging toilets, and changing light bulbs and filters
• Cleans and repairs trails, sidewalks, streets, playgrounds, play equipment, grounds, buildings, and other public owned facilities
• Removes brush and debris from park grounds, open space, and public rights-of-way
• Provides support for a variety of community special events, including supporting the event management team, traffic control, site preparation, security, and site clean up
• Helps with storm recovery, and other emergencies during and outside of normal work hours
• Completes any reports or logs
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Experience using a variety of hand and power tools
• Highly professional and dependable
• Able to work independently on projects and as a member of a team
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions
• Must follow all safety and health rules and regulations
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather (heat, rain, etc.)
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!

EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $50,000 of Life & $50,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Virtual medical coverage through MDLive (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life)
• Vision Insurance (MetLife VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO) , Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), 13 Paid Holidays , as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.

The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN , including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).