Maintenance Worker – Extension Services

Department:UF/Brevard County Extension Services Off

Organizational Unit: Agriculture and Extension Service

position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$17.52 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Cocoa/UF/IFAS Brevard Extension Office. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and may include morning hours and weekends as needed. Performs entry level service work maintaining and making simple repairs to County grounds, buildings, and Extension Service facilities.

REQUIREMENTS: No formal training or experience required. Experience in the safe and efficient use of hand and power-operated equipment is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level 1 criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (as defined in AO-5). In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. 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
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 – 8 hours
   • WALK:3 – 5 hours
   • SIT:3 – 5 hours
   • DRIVE:3 – 5 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Bend; Balance; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat 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; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A