Equipment Operator II - PCR

Panama City, City of (FL); Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Panama City is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform skilled groundskeeping, mowing, trimming, edging, irrigation maintenance and debris removal across parks and facilities. This position is designated as an emergency essential role to mobilize during storms and other events.

Responsibilities include operating multiple mowers and equipment, maintaining turf, assisting with irrigation repairs, and supporting park improvements while adhering to safety guidelines and City

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience operating equipment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains City parks, recreational facilities and landscaped areas.
• Mows grass with various mowers and trims around sidewalks and structures.
• Operates and maintains irrigation systems and related equipment.
• Participates in storm preparation and recovery operations as emergency essential.
• Assists with setup and cleanup for special events and activities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Irrigation systems

Job description

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Parks, Culture and Recreation Director, this position performs skilled work in the maintenance, care and improvement of City parks, recreational facilities, landscaped areas, athletic fields, rights-of-way and other assigned City properties. Work includes mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, landscaping, irrigation maintenance, fertilizing, herbicide application, debris removal and other grounds maintenance activities.

This position is designated as an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, winter storm event, flash flooding, tropical storm, flooding, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs routine grounds maintenance throughout City parks, recreational facilities, athletic fields, landscaped areas and other assigned City properties.
• Mows grass using commercial zero-turn, riding, push and other mowers.
• Trim and edge around sidewalks, curbs, buildings, fences, trees, signs, playgrounds, athletic fields and landscaped areas.
• Use string trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws and other lawn and landscape equipment.
• Plants, prunes, trims, waters, fertilizes and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and other landscaping.
• Applies fertilizer, herbicides and other approved lawn-care products in accordance with manufacturer instructions, City procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Identifies basic turf, weed, irrigation and landscaping maintenance needs and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Installs, operates, troubleshoots and performs routine repairs to irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, piping and related components.
• Performs sod installation, seeding, mulching, soil preparation and other turf and landscape improvement activities.
• Remove leaves, limbs, litter, weeds, grass clippings, storm debris and other materials from City parks and grounds.
• Assists with maintaining athletic fields, including mowing, edging, filed preparation, grading and general turf maintenance.
• Perform minor grading and drainage work to maintain landscaped areas and prevent standing water or erosion.
• Operate trucks, tractors, commercial mowers, skid-steers, front-end loaders, utility vehicles and other equipment required for park and grounds maintenance.
• Safely load, secure, transport, back and tow equipment and utility trailers.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance and minor repairs on lawn maintenance equipment, small engines, hand tools, vehicles and other assigned equipment.
• Changes mower blades, checks and changes fluids, lubricates equipment, checks tires and performs other routine equipment maintenance.
• Assists with installation and repair of fencing, park amenities, landscaping features and other park improvements.
• Inspect assigned parks and grounds for maintenance needs, hazards, damage, vandalism or unsafe conditions and reports or corrects deficiencies as appropriate.
• Assists with setup, cleanup, and grounds preparation for special events and recreational activities.
• Maintains tools, equipment, vehicles and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the effective and safe operation of small, medium and moderately heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of the hazards involved in the use of equipment and of the safety precautions to be taken.
• Knowledge of basic irrigation system operation, installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and established work procedures.
• Knowledge of the proper and safe application, handling, and storage of fertilizers, herbicides, and other lawn-care products.
• Ability to organize assigned work and complete tasks efficiently with limited supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership, other departments and the general public.
• Knowledge of proper lawn care, turf maintenance, landscaping and general grounds maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and work zone safety.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) and be able to perform manual labor (digging, heavy lifting, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to work at heights well above ground level from/out of various types of equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work outside regularly scheduled hours when required, including overtime, emergency response, storm preparation and recovery operations.
• Ability to safely operate trucks, trailers, tractors, commercial mowers, skid-steers, front-end loaders, utility vehicles and other assigned equipment.
• Ability and desire to comply with all City safety policies and programs in the performance of their work, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, tools and facilities.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two (2) years of experience in equipment operating preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary:

• Occasionally: Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 40+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Sit.
• Frequently: Lift/Carry: 25-50 lbs., Push/Pull: 25-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.
• Constantly: Lift/Carry 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Stand, Walk, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affiitve/ Action Employer.