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Position: Maintenance Worker I - Beach

Reports to: Assistant Public Works Director

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 102

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is hiring a Maintenance Worker I - Beach to help care for our beautiful shoreline, parks, and public spaces. This position is hands-on and outdoors perfect for someone who takes pride in keeping our community clean, safe, and inviting for residents and visitors.

If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoy working outdoors with tools and equipment, we'd love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• 100% paid employee health insurance (50% for dependents)
• Paid life, disability, and gym membership reimbursement
• 26 days of PTO + 14 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave and flexible scheduling
• Pension plan with immediate vesting

Be part of a team that keeps Fort Myers Beach beautiful every day. Apply today and make a difference in your community!

Position Summary

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work related to the maintenance, cleaning, and general upkeep of Town-owned beach accesses, shoreline facilities, and public beach areas. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, trash removal, facility maintenance, and ensuring that beach accesses, restrooms, and surrounding areas remain safe, attractive, and accessible to the public. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires physical effort, attention to detail, and adherence to environmental and safety standards. Employees in this role may also assist with general Public Works or Parks maintenance tasks as directed. Employees will be required to assist with weekend, special event, and holiday work as assigned.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Perform daily cleaning, maintenance, and inspection of beach accesses, walkovers, parking areas, and shoreline facilities to ensure safe and clean public spaces.
• Collect, bag, and dispose of trash, litter, seaweed, and debris from beaches, trash receptacles, and shoreline facilities.
• Clean and restock public restrooms, changing areas, and showers as assigned.
• Maintain trash and recycling stations along beach accesses and Town parks, ensuring receptacles are regularly emptied and in good condition.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs on beach access structures, walkovers, signage, fencing, and other beach infrastructure.
• Operate light equipment, utility vehicles, golf carts, blowers, sweepers, pressure washers, and hand tools for cleaning and maintenance work.
• Support the installation and maintenance of beach signs/signage, public information boards, and safety notices.
• Assist with sand removal, debris clearing, and restoration efforts following storms or high-tide events.
• Report maintenance issues, damage, vandalism, or safety concerns to supervisors for prompt resolution.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with environmental regulations, state laws and Town safety standards.
• Assist with Town-wide Public Works and special event setup, breakdown, and clean-up, including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Prepare for and participate in storm preparation and recovery operations, including beach and access clearing.
• Safely operates light and heavy equipment in support of beach maintenance projects.
• Performs routine inspections on assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment; reports needed repairs and maintenance to supervisor.
• Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials submitting the necessary documentation as assigned.
• Follows all safety procedures and uses appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Completes required documentation, logs, and reports for daily operations and vehicle usage.
• Provides support to Town-wide Public Works activities and may assist with facilities, parks, or grounds maintenance and project tasks as assigned.
• Assist with Town-wide Public Works requests to include night and weekend support for meetings and events.
• Performs weekend and holiday work as assigned.
• Attend all required training for operations.
• Attend all assigned meetings.
• Operates a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks as directed.
• Performs emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Education, Certification, and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED; one (1) year of experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or custodial work preferred.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
• Working experience operating small machinery, utility vehicles, or landscaping equipment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of beach maintenance procedures, cleaning methods, and environmental best practices.
• Knowledge of basic building, facility, and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and proper use of tools, vehicles, and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, and personal protective equipment used in maintenance work.

Skills:

• Skill in safely operating light motorized equipment, hand tools, and power tools used in beach and facility maintenance.
• Skill in identifying maintenance needs, safety hazards, and environmental issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow schedules and work plans accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to operate service vehicles, including pickup trucks, utility vehicles, riding lawnmowers, etc.

Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow written or verbal instructions while staying on task during scheduled work hours.
• Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, vehicles, and maintenance equipment in compliance with Town and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout scheduled shift with all those encountered through the course of work.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines, Town safety standards and protocols, and applicable state laws regarding workplace safety and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work the assigned schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support Town operations, maintenance activities, and special events as assigned.
• Ability to maintain reliability, attendance, and flexibility in work scheduling.

Physical Requirements:

• The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Tasks involve frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavy objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate.
• Requires excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized electrical and gas operated equipment.

Environmental Requirements:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, extreme temperatures and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks.

Sensory Requirements:

• Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.

Veteran's Preference:

The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans, spouses of veterans, and qualifying family members, in accordance with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs guidelines.

How to Claim Veterans' Preference:

1. Notify Human Resources at hr@fmbgov.com to request Veterans' Preference at the time of application.
2. Obtain the Veterans' Preference Form, which will be provided by Human Resources, and indicate your eligibility.
3. Submit the required documentation (e.g., DD-214 form, VA disability letter, or applicable spouse documentation) along with your completed application.

If you require assistance or have questions about this process, please contact Human Resources at (239) 896-4284 or hr@fmbgov.com.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following:

1. Pre-employment drug screening, pursuant to the Drug-Free /Alcohol-Free Employment Policy as outlined in the Town's Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022.

1. General background verification.