Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Treasure Island; Treasure Island (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Treasure Island is seeking a Grounds Maintenance II to support parks, landscapes, and recreation facilities. Under direct supervision, this role performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual work with ordinary difficulty to maintain and beautify grounds and facilities.

Salary starts at $16.50/hour and requires at least two years of related experience. Essential duties include mowing, trimming, irrigation assistance, pesticide and fertilizer application following safety rules, and

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must possess a high school diploma or a GED.
• One (1) year experience in the care and maintenance of parks, landscapes, and similar grounds.
• Must able to safely operate and/or utilize beach rake, riding mower and mule, backpack blower, hand blower, stick edger, weed eater, chainsaw, Toro Workman, pressure washer, all misc. sharpening blade grinders, hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, and other equipment as assigned or;
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, repair, and maintain grounds, play areas, park properties and facilities, irrigation systems, landscaping; ensure all facilities and public areas are fully functional.
• Service the landscaped areas of the parks and recreation department; mow, trim, weed, and assist with irrigation maintenance.
• Apply allowable pesticides and fertilizers following all safety and compliance guidelines.
• Perform manual and minor maintenance in relation to grounds, facility,and park amenities.
• Serve as gardener, caretaker, park maintenance worker, and janitor for any and all service needs of the department; may engage with residents and visitors regarding recreation area conditions.
• Perform tasks involving the use of mowers, edgers, hand tools, power tools and equipment, and the operate various City vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years of experience

Verbal & written communication

Heavy manual tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Treasure Island is seeking a Grounds Maintenance II to support parks, landscapes, and recreation facilities. Under direct supervision, this role performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual work with ordinary difficulty to maintain and beautify grounds and facilities.

Salary starts at $16.50/hour and requires at least two years of related experience. Essential duties include mowing, trimming, irrigation assistance, pesticide and fertilizer application following safety rules, and