Senior Maintenance Worker- Parks

Works under the direct supervision of the Parks Foreman and under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent. Performs a variety of working-level, semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, upkeep, construction, installation, and repair of County parks, grounds, trails, recreation facilities, buildings, and other County-owned landscaped areas. May provide close general supervision to Parks Maintenance Workers, temporary, seasonal, and/or part-time laborers; does not conduct performance reviews and does not have authority to discipline.

• Maintain grounds and turf in county parks, athletic fields, and conservation lands by mowing, trimming, weeding, and grooming.
• Under the direction of a Parks Foreman, provide direct supervision of work being performed by Parks Maintenance Workers.
• Maintain county-owned landscaped areas by pruning, weeding, and clearing debris.
• Operate small and light equipment, including but not limited to various types of mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, and various hand tools.
• Operate dump trucks, trucks and trailers, loaders, wood chippers, tractors, and other parks maintenance equipment.
• Perform general landscape duties such as planting trees, shrubs, grass, flowers, and other plants in new and/or existing landscaped areas.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders; maintain records of spraying activities; and assure chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with county, state, and federal regulations.
• Install, repair, test, and operate irrigation/sprinkler systems.
• Maintain and repair as needed, county playground equipment and play areas.
• Maintain and remove debris from county trails, sidewalks, parking lots, planters, and other grounds features.
• Maintain and clean park restrooms, pavilions, and other facilities.
• Assist in the preparations and clean-up of special events and natural disasters.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment; transport equipment to be serviced; assist with repairs as needed.
• Provide customer service in a friendly manner and provide the public with information related to various city services.
  
  

Education/Experience

High school diploma / GED supplemented by (3) three years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of formal education and related work experience.

Experience In Sports Turf/ball Field Management Preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (required to obtain within 6 months)
  
  

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of parks and the maintenance and repair of related facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures for tree trimming, and those to be followed in generating power-driven tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, County officials, and the public.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

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I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I can perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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