Maintenance Worker I or II

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This is limited semi-skilled manual work in cleaning and litter pick-up on the exterior of facilities as well as various cleaning tasks on the interior such as mopping, scrubbing, waxing floors, cleaning carpets, pressure washing, cleaning restrooms, and replenishing supplies, moving furniture, performing minor repairs, and other related tasks on the interior and exterior of municipal buildings and facilities. Work requires skill in the use of standard hand tools, the operation of gas and electric power tools including leaf blowers, pressure washers and various types of floor machines. This position will require routine overtime shifts on nights and weekends.

Salary: $16.55 - $22.92 Hourly DOQ**

** The hiring department will consider applicants for the Maintenance Worker I or II level, depending on qualifications and experience. The entry level pay for Maintenance Worker II is $17.04 Hourly.

Close Date: 06-02-2025 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.

• Have considerable experience performing building and property maintenance.

• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

• Be able to plan and organize routine work details.

• Be able and willing to work routine overtime shifts on both nights and weekends.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable knowledge and experience performing building and property maintenance on City properties in the downtown area including the Municipal Services Center and City Hall.

• Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Have experience operating gas and electric power tools and equipment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

The successful candidate must be either a resident of the City of St. Petersburg as of his or her date of employment, or establish primary residency within the city limits of St. Petersburg within six months of completing the probationary period. Furthermore, as long as the successful candidate is employed in this classification, he or she must reside within the city limits of St. Petersburg. This requirement is not applicable to current City employees who were hired before October 20, 1997.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at - Select See Open Jobs . City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.