Maintenance Worker I- PW (Grounds) (56155)

City of Cocoa Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Cocoa Beach is seeking a part-time Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support landscaping, mowing, trimming, and turf care at beachside parks and city properties. You will assist with herbicide and pesticide applications, debris removal, and setup for special events, reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

A high school diploma and valid Florida driver's license are required, with 1–2 years' related experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1–2 years of ground maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs landscape maintenance: mowing, trimming, edging, applying herbicides and pesticides.
• Prepares and maintains grounds; grading and basic landscaping on City property.
• Interact with city staff and the public in a positive, professional manner.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Public Works - Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work to assist in the maintenance and cleaning of City grounds and equipment. Work involves the maintenance and landscaping of City grounds; application of herbicides and insecticides as needed. Work also includes assisting with the clearing of land for designated areas and sidewalks, setting up and assisting with special events, and trash removal in assigned areas. More specifically, ensures that street ends, beachside parks, and street end trash cans are attended to. Reports to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

This is a part-time position with a Monday through Friday work week from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM. May be asked to work special events and some holidays if required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• Performs general landscape maintenance duties, including mowing and trimming grass and shrubbery, edging, spraying herbicides and pesticides, and spreading grass seed and fertilizer; polices areas to remove debris and litter.
• Prepares and maintains grounds; grading and performing general landscaping functions on City property.
• Must deal with city staff and general public in a positive and professional way.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related work as required.
• May be required to work during a declared emergency and may be requested to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Head or designee will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.

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.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school, and 1 to 2 years’ experience in ground maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Must have and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including lawn mowers, edgers, tractors, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The job is rated for Medium Work.