Maintenance Worker - Stormwater

Maintenance Worker - Stormwater

Salary

$1,555.20 - $2,021.60 Biweekly

Location

Public Works & Utilities, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500091

Department

Public Works

Division

Stormwater Operations

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

A Stormwater Maintenance Worker performs general manual work and semi-skilled labor to maintain the City's stormwater system. This position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of City stormwater drainage system. It also includes performing duties such as mowing, trimming, debris removal, working with other departments on various needs, and general construction. The position ensures that the City's stormwater system functions properly.

This position is designated as "essential personnel" and may serve as a member of the Emergency Management Team, required to report for duty during emergencies, natural disasters, or other critical events.

Essential Functions

General Maintenance:

• Operate specialized vehicles and equipment including tractors, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, Gradall excavator, vac trucks, and track hoe for maintenance tasks
• Use hand and power tools to clear vegetation and debris
• Supports pre-storm preparation and post storm cleanup efforts, including sandbagging and debris removal
• Respond to work orders, citizen concerns, and emergency maintenance requests
• Assist other departments or crews as needed
• Maintains equipment and tools
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Regular in-person attendance during City and department business hours, since face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees, outside colleagues, residents, or vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information located in the workplace is required

Stormwater Maintenance:

• Performs general inspection, maintenance, and repair of the City's stormwater system, including pipes, drainage structures, ditches, swales, underdrains, ponds, and creeks.
• Assists with the installation, repair, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and drainage improvements.
• Remove debris, sediment, and blockages to ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding
• Operate and maintain light to heavy equipment such as vacuum trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, and dump trucks
• Use hand and power tools for digging, cutting, and clearing vegetation or debris
• Conduct visual inspections of stormwater systems and report issues such as erosion, illicit discharges, or structural damage

(These essential and additional job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Requirement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and general maintenance tasks and procedures
• Knowledge of methods and procedures related to the installation, maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of equipment and tools related to the position
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related manual labor and/or groundskeeping experience is preferred
• Experience with Stormwater is preferred
• Experience using heavy equipment is preferred

NOTE: *We request professional references for all candidates under consideration. Please provide the names and contact information of individuals who can speak to your qualifications, work performance, and professional character. By submitting these references, you acknowledge that the employer may contact them as part of the evaluation process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Floridas drivers license.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred, or the ability to obtain a CDL within six (6) months is required.

Working Hours and Environment:

• May require work outside of normal business hours in emergency and maintenance circumstances.
• Works outside up to 100% of the time in various weather and environmental conditions. Potential exposure to heat, wind, rain, dust, dirt, noise, sewage, pond and creek water, confined spaces, uneven/slippery surfaces, below ground level, insects, native animals, and possibly chemicals.
• Moderate to Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and work on uneven terrain or in trenches.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made when requested to enable individuals with confirmed disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered "at-risk" for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Winter Springs will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal background screening and drug test.

Insurance

Depending on the plan selected, the City pays approximately 98% of employees health insurance and contributes to a Health Savings Account.

Dependent coverage, dental, vision, and short term disability plans are available at an additional cost. Basic life and long term disability insurance is paid by the City.

Additional voluntary insurances are available such as: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances etc. are available for an additional cost.

Retirement:

401A

The City contributes 5% automatically. An additional of up to 2.5% will be contributed if the employee elects to contribute to their individual 457. However, employee contribution is not required. Employee is full vested after five (5) years with partial vesting in years prior.

457

Employee contributions are matched up to 2.5%

Leave & Other Benefits:

Vacation leave & sick leave accrued per pay period

Additional 40 hours of PTO allotted each fiscal year

15 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts through Working Advantage

Business Casual

Employer City of Winter Springs (FL)

Address 1126 E. State Road 434

Winter Springs, Florida, 32708

Phone 407-327-1800

Website https://www.winterspringsfl.org/