Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school, vocational school, or equivalent and two years of experience in journeyman  level  carpentry  and/or  painting,  electrical,  plumbing,  HVAC  systems  or  any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Requires the successful completion of a Level 2 criminal history background investigation prior to employment including finger printing and compliance with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements throughout the term of employment.

CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment in this classification and maintained as required (Training will be provided).
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment in this classification and maintained as required.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment in this classification and maintained as required.

Position Summary

This is skilled tradesman-level work providing building/grounds maintenance, including air conditioning and heating, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, painting, mowing, landscaping, and aquatic facility maintenance at Alachua County Parks.  
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for ensuring all Alachua County buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe and sanitary by performing day-to-day upkeep and maintenance.  Reporting to on-site after-hours emergencies within one (1) hour is required. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.   
 
Performs general maintenance/carpentry work in the construction, alteration, and maintenance of parks buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, fixtures, and furniture.
 
Estimates time and materials for assigned projects and keeps records of cost involved.
 
Performs grounds maintenance including mowing, edging and blowing; playground inspection/repair; weeding landscaped beds; tree trimming; trail and pool maintenance; repairing sidewalks, boardwalks, and fencing.
 
Provides limited indirect supervision and instruction to semi-skilled and unskilled workers.  
 
Services and maintains HVAC units/systems and energy management systems.
 
Conducts preventative maintenance/safety inspections and repairs.
 
Assists in planning and preparing specifications for new installation and modification projects involving facilities, buildings and grounds.
 
Cleans and prepares exterior and interior surfaces for painting; prepares materials and erects scaffolds.
 
Paints buildings, walls, furniture, fixtures and equipment, as assigned, includes the use of specialized equipment such as mechanical lifts and scaffolding.
 
Checks all equipment for proper operation; maintains and repairs power tools and equipment.
 
Installs, maintains, and replaces electrical wiring, switches, and outlets.
 
Performs general maintenance work on buildings and grounds; performs preventative maintenance on all equipment.
 
Performs all minor plumbing repairs.

Performs inspections, programming, and repairs on irrigation systems.
 
Replaces and repairs lighting systems; repairs or replaces windows, window systems, door systems, and related hardware, as needed.
 
Compiles safety logs, maintenance records, and accident reports as necessary.
 
Works with volunteer community groups on improvement projects.
 
Assists with developing annual and long-term capital improvement plans and other operations, maintenance, repair, and energy management plans.
 
Assists with developing and implementing policies and procedures for both emergency and normal maintenance operations.

Operates riding and tractor mowers.

Performs routine and preventative maintenance service on equipment.

Operates truck and trailer combinations hauling equipment, materials, debris, and supplies.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
 
 
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices for the following areas: air conditioning/heating systems, carpentry, electrical, and painting.
 
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to electrical and HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
 
Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance.
 
Skill in caring for and maintaining lawns, shrubs, and grounds often under adverse conditions.
 
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning, grounds, and maintenance equipment.

Ability to operate equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, and mowers.
 
Ability to recognize obvious safety hazards.
 
Ability to work from sketches, plans, blueprints, and schematics.
 
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
 
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
 
Ability to make estimates of time and materials and prepare records of the same.
 
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public.
 
Ability to perform duties under adverse conditions.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and climb or balance.
 
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here 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.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non- weather); work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat (non- weather), and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); work with explosives, and vibration.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 
An employee in this classification will be required to respond to on-site emergencies outside of regular scheduled work hours within one (1) hour.

Supplemental Information

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, consisting of four 10-hour day shifts, and the employee will be expected to respond to after-hours emergencies.Based on the department's needs, the work schedule may change.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program  

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$21.74 Hourly