Career Opportunities: Maintenance Worker - PW Maintenance (23181)
Requisition ID 23181 - Posted 05/21/2026
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Department: Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$17.52 to $19.27 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Palm Bay. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry-level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, roads, parks, and other facilities.
REQUIREMENTS: No formal training or experience is required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to operate light automotive vehicles and less complex Public Works equipment and safely and effectively utilize hand and power-operated equipment used for site construction. Experience in constructing roads, drainage, and sidewalks is preferred. This position involves heavy physical labor performed outdoors with exposure to dirt, noise, fumes, traffic, moving heavy equipment, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, or any natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, employees will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 5 - 8 hours
WALK: 5 - 8 hours
SIT: 3 - 5 hours
DRIVE: 3 - 5 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
Must lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lift concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
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Department: Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$17.52 to $19.27 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Palm Bay. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry-level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, roads, parks, and other facilities.
REQUIREMENTS: No formal training or experience is required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to operate light automotive vehicles and less complex Public Works equipment and safely and effectively utilize hand and power-operated equipment used for site construction. Experience in constructing roads, drainage, and sidewalks is preferred. This position involves heavy physical labor performed outdoors with exposure to dirt, noise, fumes, traffic, moving heavy equipment, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, or any natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, employees will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 5 - 8 hours
WALK: 5 - 8 hours
SIT: 3 - 5 hours
DRIVE: 3 - 5 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
Must lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lift concrete bags weighing 95 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A