Facilities Maintenance Worker III

Salary : $45,926.40 - $73,465.60 Annually

Location : Punta Gorda, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01122022

Department: Public Works

Division: Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date: 09/16/2025

Description

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm. Additional hours, including weekends and holidays may be required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in the care, maintenance, and repair of City properties and other facilities.

Example Of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.

• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, repairs and replaces broken windows.

• Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, and water fountains.

• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.

• Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects.

• Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, makes name plates, moves and sets up tables and chairs.

• Repairs and replaces door knobs or locks, repairs door closures, patches holes in walls.

• Paints interior and exterior walls.

• Oversee contractors and vendors who are performing maintenance or repair work on City buildings and other facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City's career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair.

• Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques.

• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of public buildings.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

• Skill in reading and following blueprints and assembly instructions.

• Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

• Skill in using hand and power tools.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.

• Ability to access and make use of the City's computer system.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.

• Must have at least five years' experience in a similar position.

• Must have a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL), or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment by the City.

• Journeyman's certification in one of the construction trades highly desirable, but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be asked to oversee the activities of Facilities Maintenance Worker employees, or a sub-contractor.

Supplemental Information

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical SkillsConstantFrequentOccasionalN/AHeavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over) X Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.) X Light lifting (under 15 lbs.) X Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over) X Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.) X Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)X Reaching above shoulder X Use of fingersX Both hands requiredX Climbing (use of legs and arms) X Climbing (legs only) X Good near visionX Good distant visionX Both eyes requiredX Depth perceptionX Distinguishing basic colorsX Distinguishing shades of colorsX Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)X Straight pulling X Pulling hand over hand X Pushing X WalkingX StandingX Crawling X Kneeling X Bending X BalancingX StoopingX Jumping X Running X Throwing X Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) X Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) X

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

EnvironmentConstantFrequentOccasionalN/AWork Inside X Work Outside X In the Heat X In the Cold X In High Humidity X In Dampness or Chilliness X In Dry Conditions X In or with Noisy Conditions X In Darkness X In or with Dusty Conditions X With Silica, Asbestos, etc. X With Fumes or Gases X With Smoke or Flames X With Chemicals X With Solvents X With Grease or Oils X With Radiant Energy XWith Electrical Energy X On Slippery Surfaces X On Uneven Surfaces X In or With Moving Objects X In or With Ladders/Scaffolding X At Heights above Ground Level X Below Ground Level X In Water X With Explosives X With Poor Ventilation X With Odors X With Unusual Fatigue Factors X

Disclaimers:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT:

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.