PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
City: [[Miami-Dade County]] State: [[FL]] Public Works Technician C.
A.
P.
Government, Inc.
is seeking to hire a Public Works Technician.
The candidate will perform a wide variety of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks required to perform maintenance and repair tasks of municipal facilities and infrastructure.
Depending on the area of assignment, the employee would need some acquired skills in the use of hand tools and power tools to perform various tasks.
The candidate may be responsible for cleaning and maintenance, which requires building and grounds maintenance tasks in an assigned area, in addition to being responsible for performing a variety of other tasks.
Talent is essential to meeting our client's objectives, goals, and challenges.
Candidates must possess a professional demeanor, have both technical and industry experience, and be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities Performs semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and landscaping tasks in general maintenance of municipal facilities and property.
Operates light trucks and other light power equipment, which includes the operation of valves, levers, switches, hoses, clamps, and other devices which are attached to and derive their power from heavier equipment.
Sweeps streets and gutters; digs and refills ditches; install sewers, drains, and waters pipes; mixes mortar; carries tolls and materials for skilled workmen.
Programs irrigation systems to water according to schedule and develops inventory of parts, supplies and tools necessary for efficient and effective performance.
Repairs sprinkler heads, valves, PVC pipe and other commonly used pipe materials.
Checks valves, controllers, and pumps required to maintain efficient irrigation system operation.
Conducts regular system inspections to ensure continued and efficient operation and performs trouble-shooting exercises.
Performs landscaping duties such as planting, watering, raking, and mowing grass, felling trees, and digging stumps.
Repairs breaks and holes in street surfaces using whatever materials are appropriate.
Cleans and cares for public buildings and other municipal property with duties such as: sweep, mop, scrub floors; wash windows, walls and replenish supplies; enforce simple rules regarding use of facilities.
Cleans and lubricates equipment and performs minor repairs incidental to proper maintenance of equipment.
Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property.
Lines playing fields, drag, water, weed and maintain landscaped areas on baseball and football fields.
Participates in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment.
Performs duties in conjunction with City street maintenance such as erecting signs, barricades and clearing debris.
Participates in planting, mowing, watering, cleaning and trimming municipal parks and grounds; planting trees, flowers, and shrubbery; and operating equipment necessary in completing assigned tasks.
Climbs trees using ropes, hooks or a hoist mounted on a truck; performs necessary trimming and pruning to eliminate hazards and preserves the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property; fells dead or dangerous trees and cuts dead limbs, and removes overhanging or damaged limbs.
Responds to emergency calls.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of the occupational safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of routine preventative maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment.
Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining municipal buildings and property.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and practices used in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
Skill in the use and safe operation of vehicles and equipment used in completing assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules as required by the City.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools, materials and equipment used to maintain lawns and shrubs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, and the public.
Ability to lift and carry heavy material, perform manual labor for extended periods of time under hot and humid conditions.
Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.
Ability to read instructions, write simple reports, visually determine that work is being done correctly, differentiate colors, and hear instructions given in a quiet or noisy environment.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Work environment is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
The incumbents in this position will be required to work pre, during and post emergency operations related to tropical storms, hurricanes, and fires.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace / Veterans Our firm is committed to diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
"At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Here's a breakdown of what we provide: The starting wage range commences at $22 per hour, subject to potential increases contingent upon factors such as experience, licenses, or certifications.
Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, with eligibility starting on your first day of employment: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Company-matched Retirement plan Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Life Insurance and AD&D coverage Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Optional life and pet insurance EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development Employee Discounts This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.
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