Services Attendant II

Job Description

Services Attendant II

Recruitment #260821-006022-006

Department

City of Tampa

Open Date

8/21/2026 5:00:00 PM

Filing Deadline

8/31/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$18.67 - $26.55/hour; $3,236.13 - $4,602.00/month; $38,833.60 - $55,224.00/year

Employment Type

Full-Time

Type of Recruitment

Open

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Job Introduction

This is manual and semi-skilled services and general maintenance and repair work. Bargaining unit position.

Nature Of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for performing various manual and semi-skilled tasks of routine difficulty in construction, maintenance, repair, and/or other related municipal services, operating power tools and equipment and/or applying specific knowledge and skills related to area of assignment. Though under immediate supervision, employee receives instructions orally and in writing and must exercise some initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks. Some positions might require employee to work part-time or irregular hours and/or to perform tasks of a hazardous nature. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observation and results obtained.

Examples of Duties

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to
construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, facilities, streets and
other installations.
Operates electric, gasoline, hydraulic, and pneumatic
driven power tools including brush cutters, tamping machines, chain saws, pipe
cutters, power hack saws, pumps, lawn mowers, weed eaters, trim edgers, bench
grinders, drill presses, paint spray guns, arc welders, jack hammers and
concrete mixers; fixes or repairs small engines, weed eaters and other devices;
maintains tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair. Might serve as a
trades helper by performing semi-skilled carpentry, painting, pipelaying,
plumbing, tile work, brick masonry, welding, basic electrical repair, and
cement work; receives on-the-job training in higher level semi-skilled and
skilled trades.
Performs minor maintenance and ground keeping of municipal
facilities and grounds; cleans walkways; empties waste receptacles; waters
grass and shrubs; performs landscaping and gardening work; plants, prunes, and
trims shrubs; applies fertilizer and insecticide; performs custodial duties
with immediate responsibility for sweeping, cleaning, mopping, dusting, waxing
and/or polishing building interiors, floors and furniture; removes graffiti
throughout the city using chemicals or steam pressure washer.
Participates in laying out, installing, maintaining, and
removing pavement markings; operates motorized striping machines; uses painting
tools and equipment in painting parking spaces, crosswalks, and striping
streets; operates squeeze rollers and sheeting applicators.
Participates in installation, maintenance, and replacement
of traffic signs and anchoring of hardware; mixes and pours cement for erecting
signposts; installs construction signs and barricades in order to re-route
traffic; ensures safety and security of equipment and materials; directs
pedestrians and vehicular traffic to insure safety; reports safety concerns;
performs yard operations such as cleaning, minor repair, and sorting of scrap
materials.
Installs irrigation systems underground, including laying
pipes and electrical lines to facilitate automatic system operation; installs
conduit system, above/under ground systems and pull boxes in order to
facilitate operations.
Manually loads and unloads heavy items, including supplies,
equipment, and materials; transports people, material, tools, and equipment to
and from sites to ensure efficiency and safety.
Operates radio or communications equipment; some positions
might require operation of a motor vehicle and some minor vehicle maintenance.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Some knowledge of: minor repair, maintenance and construction methods; occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions; cleaning materials, methods and equipment where required; plant care, where required.
Ability to: understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance; operate a motor vehicle; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Skill in: use and care of hand and power tools and other related materials and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 40-60 lbs., mostly standing and a combination of working indoors and outdoors. Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of High School and six (6) months of experience in services and/or building or mechanical maintenance or repair work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of: a pesticide application certificate where required; a valid Florida driver's license is required. Some positions may require a valid Florida Commercial driver's license.

Examination

Evaluation
of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all
pre-employment processing.

Comments

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

Conclusion

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of High School and six (6) months of experience in services and/or building or mechanical maintenance or repair work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of: a pesticide