County of Volusia
The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Worker for the Coastal Division. This position is located in various coastal locations throughout the County of Volusia and will be responsible for maintaining public restrooms, beachside parks, wooden walk‑over structures, and vehicle ramps that provide access to the beach. Duties also include general maintenance activities such as light carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, etc.
Work shifts
range from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
Performs work at the lower levels.
Operates chainsaws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers and other equipment used in landscaping, park and roadside maintenance, and right‑of‑way cleaning. May operate commercial power mowers, ATVs, and litter vacuum.
Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, trucks and tractors.
May assist trades workers in laying out work and in the maintenance and repair of coastal assets.
Assists repair technicians and journeyman in duties including field maintenance and service work on tools and equipment.
Assists with application, storage, mixing, and loading of herbicides and insecticides.
Assists trades and project workers in brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, roofing and other construction tasks.
May serve as a lead worker on a small work crew.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work.
OR
High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the required experience. Examples of equivalent experience include janitorial duties, landscaping duties, carpentry, park or golf course maintenance, etc.
Possession of Public Health Pest Control certification within six (6) months of appointment may be required, depending on position assignment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Skills
All knowledge, skills and abilities of lower‑level Maintenance Workers.
Knowledge of equipment used in maintenance, groundskeeping, and construction.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to the safe operation of this equipment.
Ability to fill out daily work sheets and other required forms.
Ability to operate light trucks, trailers, small tractors, mowers and similar automotive equipment.
Ability to safely tow and back a trailer.
Ability to interact effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA Requirements Physical Demands:
Ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate motorized vehicles and other assigned equipment. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry (75 lbs), grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend and stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain.
Environmental Demands:
Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, wind and cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes, and confined spaces.
Mental Demands:
Ability to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, floor plans, memos, and directions. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information. Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.
EEO Statement Volusia County is a drug‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is afforded in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
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Work shifts
range from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
Performs work at the lower levels.
Operates chainsaws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers and other equipment used in landscaping, park and roadside maintenance, and right‑of‑way cleaning. May operate commercial power mowers, ATVs, and litter vacuum.
Operates various types of equipment including, but not limited to, trucks and tractors.
May assist trades workers in laying out work and in the maintenance and repair of coastal assets.
Assists repair technicians and journeyman in duties including field maintenance and service work on tools and equipment.
Assists with application, storage, mixing, and loading of herbicides and insecticides.
Assists trades and project workers in brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, roofing and other construction tasks.
May serve as a lead worker on a small work crew.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work.
OR
High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the required experience. Examples of equivalent experience include janitorial duties, landscaping duties, carpentry, park or golf course maintenance, etc.
Possession of Public Health Pest Control certification within six (6) months of appointment may be required, depending on position assignment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Skills
All knowledge, skills and abilities of lower‑level Maintenance Workers.
Knowledge of equipment used in maintenance, groundskeeping, and construction.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to the safe operation of this equipment.
Ability to fill out daily work sheets and other required forms.
Ability to operate light trucks, trailers, small tractors, mowers and similar automotive equipment.
Ability to safely tow and back a trailer.
Ability to interact effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA Requirements Physical Demands:
Ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate motorized vehicles and other assigned equipment. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry (75 lbs), grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend and stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain.
Environmental Demands:
Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, wind and cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes, and confined spaces.
Mental Demands:
Ability to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, floor plans, memos, and directions. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information. Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.
EEO Statement Volusia County is a drug‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is afforded in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
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