Maintenance Worker I

Salary : $43,368.00 - $64,022.40 Annually
Location : Marco Island FL 34145, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00304
Department: Streets & Drainage / Public Works
Opening Date: 10/31/2025

Work Objective

Performs semi-skilled work in general maintenance, repair, and cleaning. Maintenance areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, buildings and facilities; grounds, parks, and landscaping; recreational surfaces and athletic fields; and streets and drainage systems. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Essential Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs general buildings and facilities maintenance tasks in and around public facility structures (i.e., cleaning, painting, repairing, replenishing supplies, setting up for programs and events, arranging equipment and furniture, etc.)
• Performs maintenance tasks associated with grounds to include collection/disposal of debris and litter; mowing, trimming and edging grounds; cleaning/clearing ditches, drains, and culverts; maintaining signage, striping's, and markings; monitors landscaping contractors
• Prepares and maintains recreational facilities and playing surfaces such as athletic fields; tennis, racquetball, and bocce courts; dog parks; and playgrounds and equipment
• Performs streets and drainage maintenance and repair tasks; patches and fills asphalt; inspects, clears, and repairs gates and outfalls; installs pipelines
• Performs maintenance duties on pre-established schedules, as requested, and/or in response to emergency call out duty
• Operates equipment and mechanical tools and performs routine maintenance to ensure proper operating condition to include cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and monitoring fluid levels
• Maintains general records to include daily work orders, tasks completed, supplies and materials utilization, equipment used and/or serviced, and fuel usage
• Cleans equipment and tools after use; maintains cleanliness and order in storage areas
• Reports equipment malfunctions, facility maintenance needs, and real or potential safety hazards to immediate supervisor
• Monitors supplies and materials inventories to maintain proper stock levels
• Uses proper chemicals/cleaners and application methods according to prescribed safety procedures and protocols
• May operate specialized vehicles and/or equipment based on area of assignment
• Interacts courteously and professionally with the general public as needed

Supervision:

• None

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience in a least one of the functional maintenance areas outlined herein; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have a valid Florida driver's license. May require a Florida commercial driver's license or additional license endorsement(s) based on area of assignment. Regular in office attendance is required.

Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

• Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction
• Ability to assess site conditions, recognize current and potential safety hazards, and proceed with tasks in a manner to protect personal, staff, and life safety
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize work for timely completion

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STATEMENT
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marco Island is a drug free and smoke free workplace.
The City of Marco Island offers a wide range of employee benefits. Below is a brief summary of the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team.

City of Marco Island Employees participates in a Cafeteria-Style benefits plan. The cost of any benefit chosen by the employee is deducted from each paycheck.

Health Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type health insurance plan provided by Cigna. The City pays 85% and the Employee pays 15% of the premiums.
Dental Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type dental insurance plan provided by The Standard.
Vision Insurance: The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type vision insurance plan provided by The Standard.
Supplemental Insurance: The City currently offers 4 types of supplemental insurance provided by AFLAC.
Life Insurance and AD&D: The City offers an voluntary $50,000 life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy for employees.
Additional Life Insurance: The City offers Additional Life in units of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. The minimum amount you can elect is $10,000. Employees can elect up to $80,000 with no medical questions. Spouse coverage is available in units of $5,000 to a maximum of $150,000, but not to exceed 50 percent of your Additional Life coverage. Employees may also elect $10,000 of Dependents Life insurance for eligible children.
Short-term Disability: The City offers a short-term disability benefit that would provide a weekly benefit of 60% of $1,667 of your insured pre-disability earnings reduced by deductible income. The plan maximum weekly benefit is $1,000 and minimum is $15. The benefit waiting period is 30 days (accidental injury and other disabilities) the period of time that you must be continuously disabled before benefits become payable.
Long-term Disability: The City offers a long-term disability benefit that would provide 60% of covered salary after the employee is disabled for six months. The premium for this insurance is .54 percent of salary. For example: calculate monthly salary x .54 ÷ 100 = monthly premium.
Retirement Savings: The City contributes 6.5% of base earnings to a 401a retirement savings plan for non-bargaining unit employees. Vesting after 5 years of employment.
For IAFF bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 175 Pension Plan.
For FOP bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 185 Pension Plan.
Deferred Compensation Plan: The City offers a 457 Deferred Compensation retirement savings plan for its employees. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.
Medical and Dependent-Care Savings Accounts: The City offers two types of pre-tax savings accounts that can be used to reimburse the employee for qualified medical or dependent-care expenses not covered under any other benefit. Any funds deposited must be spent by the end of the plan year each year or they are forfeited. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.
Paid Time Off: Employees earn 160 hours off per year during their first two year of employment. This increases to 176 hours after the beginning of your third year.
Holidays: Employees earn 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday that can be used at the employee discretion.
Educational Assistance: The City will reimburse up to $1,500 per year for employees seeking higher education who meet certain grade requirements.
Other Leave: The City offers Military Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Non-FMLA Leave, and Bereavement Leave.

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A SUMMARY OF THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE. SOME RESTRICTIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY.

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