Description

Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance and construction needs of a Town Department. Is responsible for a variety of labor-intensive tasks in an assigned area. This position reports to the Special Events Coordinator or designee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in various landscaping chores, including but not limited to, mowing grass, planting, cultivating, fertilizing and sowing grass seed, and planting shrubbery, flower bulbs, trees and plants.
• Helps clear land for new construction and reconstruction using both hand and power tools.
• Operates small or large trucks, small or large tractors, power lawn mowers and other mechanized equipment including but not limited to street rollers and water trucks.
• Cleans tools and assists in repairing mowers and other grounds maintenance equipment, motors, blowers, pumps, compressors, etc.
• Transports and moves furniture and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance and construction of picnic shelters and other structures associated with Town parks.
• Assists in painting and staining interior and exterior of park buildings and other equipment where necessary.
• Assists in mowing, dragging and lining of ball fields for recreational purposes.
• Assists in mowing grass, cleaning parks and playgrounds, landscaping, and any other activities necessary in operating and maintaining Town parks and grounds.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

• Graduation from High School;
• Minimum one (1) year of work experience.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• A valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the State of Florida.

Special Requirements

• Work location is primarily outside assisting with the Special Events Division and the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds preparation and maintenance.
• Employee must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include nights, weekends and holidays.
• If selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.

Supplemental Information

• The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.
• All fields must be completed. Putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months of non-usage.