Building Maintenance Worker

City of Florence

Employment Opportunity

Building Maintenance Worker

$16.14—22.30 hourly

The City of Florence is accepting applications for a full-time Building Maintenance Worker to join our Public Works Department! Includes a generous benefits package.

Position Summary: 

This position provides a wide variety of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, repairs, and custodial services for city buildings and offices. See the job description to review the essential functions of the position and for more information about the position.

Minimum/Special Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. A valid Oregon driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Within eighteen (18) months of date of entry into the position, must obtain a valid class A (CDL) driver’s license. Required to successfully pass a City of Florence Police Department background check and obtain CJIS clearance, including a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

May require other required certifications/licenses to perform the assigned duties. 

Physical Demands:

Ability to safely lift and carry furniture, equipment and bags weighing up to 80 pounds; ability to possibly work irregular hours, to rotate shifts and to work evenings and weekends.

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods; ability to bend, stoop and twist repeatedly; ability to organize and prioritize work; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to climb stairs and ladders; ability to reach overhead for extended periods; ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment operated; knowledge of OSHA regulations as they relate to cleaning and sanitation measures; ability to work safely.  May require walking and climbing on/over, or under obstacles on uneven terrain in wet and dry conditions.

Working Conditions:

The employee will be required to operate a city vehicle and travel from building to building.  The majority of duties will be conducted inside but will also include work in an outdoor environment which will expose the employee to external weather conditions.

To Apply: 

You must submit a complete and signed employment application. Any incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. You may provide a resume and cover letter, in addition to the required application.

Please see the detailed job description and City employment application below.

Applications can be mailed or hand delivered to Human Resources, City of Florence, 2675 Kingwood Street, Florence, OR 97439; or emailed to recruitment@ci.florence.or.us.

Position is open until filled with a first review of applications on May 4th at 4:00 pm PST. Second Review: May 18th at 4:00pm PST. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications during the first review may be held until the close of a second review of applicants. 

The City of Florence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the City:

Our City staff and our community have embraced the City in Motion mantra. Check out our City of Florence: A City in Motion video on our website at www.ci.florence.or.us/citymanager/city-motion-video. The City Council and Management Team have outlined what it means to be a City in Motion and the exciting projects we have in store for our community. We are looking for someone who can join our City in Motion, embrace our mission and goals, and contribute to our vision of becoming Oregon’s Premier Coastal Community!