SERVICE WORKER I

SERVICE WORKER I DUNNELLON PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Dunnellon is accepting applications for the position of Service Worker l. Duties include lawn and landscape maintenance, tree trimming and removal, road and sidewalk repairs. Basic carpentry and heavy equipment operation are a plus. Eligible candidates must have a valid FL Driver's License. Hourly: $12.77 - $18.24. EOE, DFWP GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position may be Full-Time, Part-Time or Seasonal General manual work in various ground and other maintenance activities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Public Works Manager or designee. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs landscape maintenance. 2. Mows right-of-way areas using small equipment, edges, blower, hedge trimmer, etc. Trims trees, bushes, and shrubs. May fertilize and treat grounds. 3. Picks up trash along road sides and other areas. 4. Performs preventative maintenance on various equipment. 5. Performs heavy manual labor such as: digging, lifting, spraying, etc. 6. Shovels and spreads asphalt. 7. May drive vehicles and operate light equipment occasionally. 8. Cleans ditches and storm drains. 9. Performs brick, block or concrete masonry work. 10. Assist Service Worker II with task requiring two (2) or more employees. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.) OPTIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS: 1. Operates cement mixer. Sets forms, pours, shovels and levels concrete. 2. Basic carpentry 3. Bucket truck and tree work 4. Operate heavy equipment ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Moderate to heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying. Walking. Standing, pushing, sitting. Stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling. Driving. Equipment operation. Bending and kneeling. Above and below ground. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works outside in various weather conditions, with dust, dirt, noise, odors, rain, etc. Confined spaces. Chemicals, fumes, radiant and electrical energy. In or with moving objects/vehicles. Electricity, around light power equipment. Slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces and above or below ground level. On