Park Maintenance Technician - Turf (West Pasco Office)

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. Additional duties will be assigned by a supervisor. Essential job functions will require skilled level in disciplines described below:

Athletic Turf Care: Assists in the maintenance of athletic fields. Performs turf care practices such as aerating, slicing, verti-cutting, rolling, fertilizing, fraze mowing and top dressing. Assists or lead renovation projects. Performs full field renovations that require the removal of existing sod, amendments of soils, grading and installation of new sod. Assists in the installation of cricket pitches, artificial turf areas, field conversions and other enhancements. Performs related work as required.

Plumbing/Irrigation: Assists and/or completes assembly, installation and repair of pipes, valves, quick connects, irrigation heads, fittings and fixtures associated with water supply, well and irrigation systems. Installs, repairs, or replaces buried irrigation lines. Repairs or replaces flushing systems, parts or devices such as pistons, arms, vacuum breakers, ball cocks, seals and strainers. Inspects plumbing/irrigation systems to determine cause of malfunctions. Performs related work as required.

Heavy Equipment Operation: Operates Tractors, front loaders, dump truck and trailer loads, back hoes, skid steers, forklifts, and bucket trucks. Other mid-range equipment such as a water storage truck, trenchers, cement mixers, etc. will be operated as well. Numerous turf care attachments will be used such as fraze mowers, redressers and laser graders. Primary source of equipment transportation of turf care and parks equipment across the county. Performs related work as required.

General: Performs record keeping on preventive maintenance activities and maintains records on equipment readings. Performs routine inspections and keeps related logs. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principals, practices and techniques based on standards, processes, materials, tools, and equipment used in Athletic Turf Care, Plumbing/Irrigation, Heavy Equipment Operation.
• Ability to read blueprints, follow verbal and written instructions and record information on logs and forms.
• Ability to coordinate, review, submit and execute vendor-controlled jobs in accordance with Purchasing guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Skilled in the use of a wide range of common tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing and vision skills.
• Must be able to consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, courtesy and respect toward other departments, co-workers, management, and the general public.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to engage in heavy manual work. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand and walk frequently. Ability to climb step and extension ladders and crawl through ceiling access panels. Ability to perceive difference in colors. Ability to work aloft at heights in excess of 80 feet.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in three (3) of the following categories: Electrical, Waterways/Commercial Vessel Operations, Carpentry, Plumbing/Irrigation, or Heavy Equipment Operation required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Florida Class A, Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes preferred.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.