Service Worker

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTION

The primary function of this position is to perform Performs unskilled labor tasks as assigned in general maintenance, repair or construction trade duties. On county properties sweeps walks, removes refuse from grounds, cuts, trims, waters, and fertilizes lawns and bushes, uses push and power lawn mowers, performs custodial work for county buildings as necessary. May assist in moving furniture or equipment and large bulky objects. May flag and direct traffic.

Performs related duties as required.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Patches holes in the road with asphalt, rock and other materials; rakes asphalts, digs, and fills holes/construction projects using shovels and other hand tools.
• Clears brush for the right of ways, drainage ditches and roadway areas sling blades and other hand tools.
• Removes refuse from right-of-way and grounds by hand or litter stick.
• Flags and directs traffic.
• Fills and stacks sandbags.
• Lifts and carries twenty-five (25) pound cement blocks used in construction and maintenance work.
• Lifts, carries, and assists with the positioning and placement of culvert pipes.
• Assists with wood construction and with mixing and pouring concrete.
• Loads and unloads materials/supplies from trucks and vans.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Ability to perform unskilled manual labor.
• Ability to see, hear sounds at a normal level, ambulate independently, bend, stoop, sit or stand.
• Ability to use multi-hand and/or foot controls.
• Ability to perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination.
• Ability to work in all-weather and environmental conditions (i.e.: sun, rain, cold, swamp, ditches, dirt, and hot asphalt).
• Must be able to exert up to forty-five (45) pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Should be able to add subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to follow instructions and concentrate on assigned tasks.
• Ability to learn to use tools and equipment as well as the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring tasks.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No experience required.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida’s driver's license at the time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This full-time position is based in Polk County, Florida. Flexibility may be required to support emergencies outside of regular business hours.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.