Groundskeeper I - (W. H. Jack Mitchell, Jr. Park)

Pasco County, FL; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County, FL is seeking a Groundskeeper I for Parks to perform semi-skilled maintenance of park grounds, facilities and buildings, including public-facing duties and basic equipment operation. Responsibilities include maintaining grounds and athletic fields, assisting with landscaping, and ensuring safety while interacting with the public.

A high school diploma or GED and two years of groundskeeping experience are required, along with a Florida driver’s license and CPR/First Aid within six

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of general groundskeeping and/or park facility maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, facilities and athletic fields.
• Operate and assist with light-duty equipment.
• Provide public information and enforce rules and regulations.
• Assist with custodial tasks and basic building maintenance.
• Maintain written records of daily activities.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Public relations

Leadership

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Light-duty equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GROUNDSKEEPER I - PARKS

The Groundskeeper I position performs semi-skilled manual labor in connection with general maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, facilities, and buildings. Performs routine duties under limited supervision often times interacting with the public.

Operates and assists with maintaining light-duty construction/maintenance equipment required in the performance of duties.

Cleans, mows, edges, trims, and generally maintains grounds, recreation areas, and athletic fields. Plants, prunes, and trims bushes, shrubs, and trees. Places and removes sod and other landscape materials. Assists with watering, spraying, and fertilizing. Lays out, drags and conditions, stripes, and prepares athletic fields for use.

Cleans and performs various custodial duties within buildings and facilities, including emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, stripping and waxing floors. Assists with basic building maintenance such as painting, repairing doors, changing A/C air filters and light bulbs. Assists with monitoring and maintaining operating supplies.

Emphasis for this specific position is on public relations, including enforcement of rules and regulations, ordinances, and providing information. Will oversee the development of a volunteer base to assist with these responsibilities. Assists with maintaining written records and reports pertaining to daily and weekly activities. Helps keep supervision and administration informed orally and in writing. Must work every weekend. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of general groundskeeping and building maintenance practices.
• Ability to train and lead entry level staff.
• Knowledge of the methods and tools used in these fields.
• Ability to operate and assist with the maintenance of light-duty construction/maintenance equipment in the performance of duties.
• Ability to provide and to understand and carry out general oral and written directions and instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Skill in the use of hand tools utilized in basic construction/maintenance activities.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 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 climb, bend, stoop, squat, and walk frequently. Ability to perform manual labor duties outdoors, sometimes under adverse conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Must work every weekend.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in general groundskeeping and/or park facility related maintenance.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Certification in First Aid and CPR must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

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.

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