Sidewalk Maintenance Worker

Sidewalk Maintenance Worker (Maintenance 1)

Location: 22211 US HWY 19 CLEARWATER, FL. 33765

Schedule: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Apply to be a proud employee of the Pinellas County Public Works Roadway Maintenance team responsible for maintenance related services that help us in our vision is to be the standard for public service in America.

The work performed by Maintenance 1 employees is heavy labor, and mostly outdoor work in all types of weather elements. This work includes but is not limited to sidewalk grinding, sidewalk installation, asphalt work, flagging traffic, guardrail repairs, handrail repair, emergency response crew work, etc. Employees in this position may also complete inventory, inspections, and maintenance of tools. Our Maintenance 1 employees can be moved to a different crew performing any of the tasks previously mentioned whenever the need arises.

What to Expect:

• Hands-On Work: Perform light to heavy manual labor supporting a variety of construction and maintenance activities.
• Learn on the Job: Some assignments involve basic equipment operation and skills that can be readily learned through on-the-job training.
• Routine & Team-Oriented: Complete routine, repetitive tasks safely and efficiently under general supervision.

What Would You Do?

• Assists with all maintenance labor tasks within the work unit.
• Maintenance work may include sidewalk repair/replacement, painting of structure, guardrail repair/replacement, handrail repair/replacement, seawall repairs, stormwater pipe.
• Demonstrates self-motivated work ethic and is safety conscious.
• Assists with asphalt work.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Completion of the ninth grade; or
• 6 months laborer, groundskeeping or field trades related work; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License.
• Candidate to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 1 year of employment or employment may be terminated.
• Must obtain a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC formerly MOT) certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively verbally communicate with the team and supervisors.
• Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance tools, equipment, materials and methods.
• Ability to use hand power equipment (Concrete saws, drills, truck-mounted crane, needle guns, etc.). This shall include operating, cleaning, and simple maintenance of the tools.
• Knowledge of maintenance of traffic operations and roadway hazard mitigation - flagging traffic for safety control, placing barricades, picking up dead animals, picking up trash and debris.
• Ability to understand and implement County policies and procedures and embrace the department''''s foundational values.
• Ability to take direction and successfully complete an assigned task.
• Ability to use a computer at a basic level.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.

• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Maintenance 1