City of Opa Locka is hiring: MAINTENANCE WORKER in Opa-locka

Nature of Work:

This is manual semiskilled work in assisting in a variety of the maintenance trades. Work involves performing specific general maintenance duties as directed. An employee in this class would be required to have a basic knowledge of several trades maintenance skills such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and masonry in order to perform the duties. Work is performed under supervision and is reviewed through inspections for accuracy and conciseness

• Uses hand tools and equipment and a variety of machines safety and efficiently to assist with repair tasks or general maintenance.
• Operates and maintains ground maintenance equipment or power tools, as well as City Vehicles.
• Performs general maintenance on City vehicles, washing, waxing and preventative maintenance.
• May perform the installation, repair and replacement of curbs, gutters, storm drains as well as paving, patching, overlaying, and pothole repair to City streets and sidewalks.
• Maintains and repairs municipal buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts, such as switches and fuses.
• Installs and/or replaces traffic signs, street lights, and pavement markings. Assists with the set up and take down of City sponsored events and functions.
• Performs minor maintenance work such as changing light bulbs, repair fixtures and furniture including minor repairs.
• May rod sewer lines
• Lay and replace water sewer lines
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED) supplemented by two (2) years experience in construction or maintenance; or any acceptable related combination of training and experience.
• A valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B preferred.