What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Worker I position at City of West Palm Beach?
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of manual labor maintaining parks, grounds, public recreational areas, right-of-ways, athletic fields, cemeteries, water supply lakes or environmental properties; may performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of basic grounds and landscaping maintenance practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance of public areas.
- Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of common hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skill in performing manual labor.
- Skill in operating and working around traffic and moving equipment.
- Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Salary
Parks Maintenance Worker I, $17.66 hourly
Excellent Benefits!
Qualifications
Parks Maintenance Worker I
Eighth (8th) grade education required. Education will be verified using the “Education Requirements” listed below.
A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.
Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:
- a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
- an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
- an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.
International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.
Special Driving Requirements:
- Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations.
- Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks or less or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been cleared will not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.
- Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.
Additional Details
The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.
State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.
The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation and physical is required as a condition of employment. Drug and alcohol screening may be required depending on the position.
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