Parks Maintenance Specialist

The Parks Maintenance Specialist performs various tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of the city-owned parks and facilities to ensure a safe, attractive and functional environment for employees and the general public. This includes the maintenance and repair of public parks, athletic fields, and other facilities; performs a variety of repair tasks. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Parks Maintenance (30%)
• Performs general grounds maintenance outdoors, year-round in all types of weather conditions; duties include but not limited to mowing grass, edging, trimming and blowing walkways and other paved areas, removing weeds, overgrown vegetation, raking, installing landscape materials, mulching beds, removal/trims trees, pruning trees and shrubbery, watering turf and plants, removing trash and debris; applying pesticides and herbicides, fertilizing turf and plants
• Assists in planning, organizing, and set up of special events to include holiday decorating
• Facility Maintenance (30%)
• Performs general facility maintenance including but not limited to, irrigation system operation/maintenance; painting, installing signs, pressure washing, changing light bulbs/fixtures, performs general construction/renovation work such as light electrical and plumbing. Installs and/or repairs fencing, loads, hauls equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites, performs tasks related to sports field maintenance such as dragging/raking fields, laying seed/sod. Maintains safe playgrounds equipment by performing daily inspections; maintains and repairs splash pad
• Custodial Maintenance (30%)
• Performs custodial maintenance of recreational facilities, grounds and buildings: to include restroom maintenance, trash disposal, restocking supplies, cleaning floors, monitor building security by performing such tasks as unlocking/locking doors after/before operating hours
• Equipment Maintenance (10%)
• Mechanical maintenance of City issued equipment such as truck/trailer; tractor; mower, tiller; aerator and small equipment; maintains cleanliness and neatness of vehicle, equipment, and tools

OTHER DUTIES

• Work city events that occur after normal operating hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Rotational on-call shifts to open parks
• Represents the Department at meetings involving assigned activities
• All employees will have a role in the City's disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as may be designated in the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job-related education attained. State the educational qualifications in terms of areas of study and/or type of degree or concentration that would provide the knowledge required for entry into this position.

Required job-related work or training experience consistent with business necessity. Should internships, undergraduate work experience, and graduate assistantships be accepted levels of experience; this will need to be specifically stated. 

•  High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
• A minimum of two (2) years related work experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or a similar field
• A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years experience in facilities maintenance
• Two (2) years experience in turf maintenance

ADDITONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Florida Driver's license  
• Limited Lawn and Ornamental Certification, must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Certified Pool Operator certification, must obtain within 1 year of hire

COMPETENCIES

• General knowledge of ground maintenance and installation, and proper equipment
• General knowledgeable of landscaping, irrigation, pump repairs, and chemical feed lines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other related computer skills
• Ability to operate a mower, blower, edger, trimmer, sprayer, a variety of hand and power tools/ small machinery, and other equipment to maintain public grounds and facilities
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, physically able to work outside year-round.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and maintain required equipment
• Ability to complete various forms, reports and other documents
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and to take precautionary measures to protect self and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management personnel, co-workers, outside agencies and the general public
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete job demands
• Ability to use decision making skills and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works indoors and works outdoors in various weather conditions
• Works below ground level following safety procedures
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, in or with moving objects, offensive odors
• Moderate to loud noise level in the work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, move, and manipulate up to 40 pounds with proper mechanics and equipment
• Must be physically able to operate a vehicle, equipment, various hand and/or power tools, etc.
• Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
• Sufficient manual dexterity to allow the use of power tools, a keyboard, and writing
• Sufficient visual acuity to read and comprehend departmental reports and documents
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)