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DescriptionCandidates are hired as vocational workers for six months on-the-job training at a training wage of $15.00 per hour plus City benefits. Candidates must complete a job readiness assessment and must be deemed job ready by Career Source. Career Source provides this service and will perform job readiness assessments for all candidates at no cost. CareerSource can be contacted at 352-###-####This is routine manual labor work in general maintenance, construction, or labor activities.Examples of DutiesEquipment:Uses a variety of maintenance equipment, which may include: pushmowers, riding mowers, tractors, weedeaters, pitchforks, light powered tools andhand tools.General Maintenance:Performs general mainte nance duties: loading and unloading materials from the truck physically or using a shovel, mowing, trimming, using push broom to sweep debris from streets and setting up equipment. May perform facility maintenance including cleaning, sweeping, mopping, painting and emptying trash barrels. May be required to manually lift up to 40 pounds on a routine basis and occasionally up to 80 pounds.Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance: Performs general preventative maintenance on equipment. Cleans and checks equipment to keep in safe operating condition.May be required to report to work if an emergency situation exists to protect,prevent, repair or minimize damage.Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED preferred but not required. Six months experience in heavy manual labor preferred. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must reside in Census Tract 17 or 18. Candidates must complete a job readiness assessment and must be deemed job ready by Career SourceTarget Local Hire FlyerLICENSES/CERTIFICATES:Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.Supplemental InformationMust have the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate clearly and courteously to assist others.Abili ty to become skillful in the safe operation of stan dard hand tools, light powered tools, lawn equipment, and a variety of maintenance equipment. Ability to work in varied outdoor elements. Ability to do excessive walking over uneven ground. Ability to learn repeti tive tasks quickly. Ability to remain calm in stress ful situations.