Job Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists and leads in the work of a small work group in grounds maintenance and light construction work at a City park or other City-owned properties.
• Operates equipment such as truck and mowing equipment
• Uses small power-operated equipment including mowers, edger, clippers and other associated equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Cleans and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Performs various safety inspections, as required.
• Checks and repairs automatic and mechanical sprinkler system clocks, valves and sprinkler heads.
• Performs minor electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.
• Performs the more skilled gardening and pruning work and/or skills related to turf and ball field maintenance.
• Involves all phases of landscape installation and maintenance to include weeding and maintenance of plant beds.
• Maintains baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts and other miscellaneous hard courts and turf areas.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is Mission Critical.
• ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• May perform general custodial duties at public facilities.
• May be asked to perform similar work on an as needed basis at other facilities.
• May mix pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• Performs related work as required.
• QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in general labor and grounds maintenance work.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid State of Florida driver's license.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "A" or "B" commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department or obtain one within one (1) year of employment (determined by the supervisor).
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of tools and their uses.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to detect and report problems related to plants, such as diseases, lack of water, etc.
• Knowledge of the use of motorized equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees and the general public.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires heavy work that involves lifting, shoveling, walking or standing most of the time, carrying 35-50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis along with exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, wet/humid conditions, disease, pathogens, extreme noise levels, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, noxious odors, moving machinery, heights, dusts, pollen and extreme cold/heat.