City of Fort Lauderdale is hiring: Lead Facilities Worker (Tree Services) in For

This is skilled work in operating equipment in the maintenance of municipal facilities and property and/or supervising and participating in the work in any of a variety of functional areas in the Parks and Recreation Department; such as beach maintenance, cemetery, tree planting, landscape maintenance, and athletic field maintenance. Work is distinguished from the Facilities Worker II classification by one or more of the following: complexity of the equipment operated, lead worker responsibilities, and specialized knowledge of area of assignment.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description. Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

1. Leads the work of assigned staff; delegates, reviews, and prioritizes work assignments; provides guidance on the more complex activities
2. Supervises and participates in repairs and maintenance of municipal facilities, property, and city parks including playgrounds, fencing, athletic courts, signage, asphalt/concrete repair
3. Maintains records of maintenance and repair work performed; creates reports on equipment and facility projects
4. Operates or supervises the operation of a variety of equipment applicable to area of assignment; surf rakes, chippers, front-end loaders, aerial bucket trucks, small graders, stump grinders, tractor-trailers and various trucks
5. Inspects and maintains tools, equipment, and materials; ensures proper inventory levels
6. Responds to and resolves questions and complaints from the public
7. Ensures safety laws and city ordinances are being applied
8. May supervise and participate in performing unskilled, semi-skilled or skilled manual tasks; climbing trees, using ropes, hooks, mechanical hoists, etc., in order to accomplish tree trimming assignments
9. May supervise and participate in repairs and maintenance of municipal facilities and property such as: beach maintenance, landscape maintenance, including tree, shrubbery and flower planting, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, ball field maintenance, and some painting
10. May supervise and participate in repair and maintenance of city parks facilities including playgrounds, fencing, athletic courts, signage, asphalt/concrete repair;
11. May supervise and participate in the construction of sidewalks, slabs, steps, ramps, decks
12. May perform lubrication and minor non-electrical maintenance on mechanical equipment
13. May select proper materials for projects
14. Completes work order forms for projects completed
15. Attends in-service training when required
16. Performs related work as required

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the safe operation and maintenance of assigned equipment, tree trimming, beach maintenance, landscape maintenance, maintenance and repair of parks facilities or other work appropriate to area of assignment.
3. Requires Class B with airbrakes

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.