Maintenance Technician

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team Come join our family

***This position may include nights and weekends, shifts and schedules will vary. Hours will not exceed 28 per week. ***

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in Parks & Grounds maintenance. Position also operates a variety of equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position is supervised by the Parks & Grounds Crew Chief or their designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Position may act as a lead to part-time, volunteer and community service workers assigned to facility maintenance work.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Performs skilled maintenance on city grounds, athletic fields, medians, and rights-of-way related to pruning, relocation and removal of trees
• Performs general maintenance on department equipment, such as lawn and power equipment, located throughout the City's parks, grounds and athletic fields
• Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other equipment, as needed
• Assists with the preparation of facilities for all related recreation activities, special events, and tournaments
• Maintains detailed records and reports regarding the status of a variety of parks related systems, repairs made and related expenses
• Participates in the maintenance of athletic fields, landscape areas, playgrounds, and irrigation systems
• Maintains and adjusts specialized Parks equipment and tools, including chain saws, pole saws, tractors, mowers, carts, sprayers, chippers and stump grinders
• Assists with the operation lighting systems on designated athletic fields, basketball, and tennis courts lighting systems
• Operates a variety of hand, electric and air driven tools
• Assists in the training of part-time employees or community service workers
• Document work in approved work order software; log hours in daily work orders and special projects
• Performs duties as assigned during emergency response conditions
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• None

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• Experience in parks & grounds maintenance work
• Experience in a variety of trade and maintenance work
• Any related combination of education, training, and experience

• Valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certification may be required.

Pension Plan:Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.

Optional Voluntary Benefits:457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules.