Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

Salary

$31,865.60 - $62,254.40 Annually

Location

434 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02980

Department

Public Works

Division

41-350 PW Building Maintenance

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

11/24/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Veterans Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Routine semi-skilled maintenance and manual work in the care and upkeep of City facilities. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Job Duties

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.

• Perform helper and semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, dry wall, concrete, tile and patch, HVAC, roofing and conduct safety inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Perform custodial functions, general building maintenance and repairs.
• Move furniture and other objects; assist in normal cleanup activities.
• Open facilities, set up chairs and tables for activities.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of the safety aspects of work.
• Ability to perform manual labor, and building repairs
• Ability to read and write and follow directions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Some semi-skilled experience in the building maintenance field.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License with a good driving record.

Knowledge of routine manual work in the cleaning and upkeep of facilities. Knowledge of buildings maintenance. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, follow written and oral instructions and complete daily worksheets and/or keep records. Skill in operation of equipment and tools related to the position.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organizations mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturers specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

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. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Heavy (up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying, walking, standing, kneeling , bending, stooping, driving, pushing, pulling, distinguish colors

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Works inside and/or outside in various weather conditions with dust, chemicals, paints and electricity.. Works with hazardous power tools.in/on eights up to 100 feet. with moving objects.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.

Full-time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.

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01

The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco products" shall include, but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes and snuff. Have you used any tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Florida Drivers License with a good driving record? If you possess a Driver License from another state please acknowledge you must obtain a Florida one within 30 days of the hire date.

• Yes, I have a Florida driver license with a good driving record
• I have it from another state but I acknowledge I must obtain a Florida one within 30 days of the hire date.
• I dont have a Driver License from any state.

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma, G.E.D.? You must attach a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate in order to be considered for the position, otherwise it will be rejected. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Yes, I am attaching a copy of my high school diploma or GED certificate in order to be considered for the position
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have performing semi-skilled or skilled building maintenance and repair work?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months to one year
• One to two years
• Two to three years
• Three to five years

05

Please describe your verifiable experience in performing semi-skilled or skilled building maintenance and repair work including company name(s), dates of employment, and duties. If no experience, please write N/A.

06

Please indicate if you have experience in any of the following:

• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting
• Dry Wall
• Concrete
• HVAC
• Custodial
• Power tools
• No experience

07

Describe your hands-on experience performing repairs in the following areas: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, concrete, tile, HVAC, and roofing.

08

Are you claiming Veterans preference in employment? If so, you must scan and attach a copy of your DD-214 to this application and you must fill the veterans form from the link in question # 23 from your application. Otherwise, your claim will not be considered. Please note that only DD-214 with HONORABLE discharge qualify to claim veterans preference.

• Yes
• No

09

Did you attach your high school diploma or GED certificate to your application? You must attach a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate to be considered for the position. Applications without this documentation will be rejected. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Delray Beach

Address 100 NW 1st Avenue

Delray Beach, Florida, 33444

Phone 561-243-7125

Website https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/home