Maintenance Worker I ID-11051

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Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida, the City is 30 minutes south of the Georgia state line and one hour north of the Gulf of Mexico.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Apply On Or Before

Apply on or before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Department Name

Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhood Affairs

Job Specifications

This is routine work consisting of unskilled manual tasks. The duties require ability to do heavy physical labor efficiently. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a foreman who lays out the details of each specific assignment and constantly checks the work in progress and upon completion.

Minimum Training & Experience

Ability to follow either oral or written instructions.

Salary Range

$13.3916 to $36.3390/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $17.7245/hour.

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
  • Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans

For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or 2025 Benefits Summary.

Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City's benefits programs

How To Apply

Visit Talgov.com/Employment click on the 'Apply Today' button, then navigate to 'My Job Applications' icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.

If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City's Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.

Accommodation for Persons with a Disability

If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.

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