Park Maintenance Technician - Turf (West Pasco Office)

Pasco County, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County, Inc is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician - Turf to support athletic field maintenance, irrigation systems, and heavy equipment operation across county facilities. You will assist or lead turf renovation projects, install turf and cricket pitches, and manage preventative maintenance records.

A valid Florida driver’s license and experience in multiple trades are required. The role emphasizes field installations, irrigation repairs, and safe equipment operation, with on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five years of progressive experience in three of Electrical, Waterways/Commercial Vessel Operations, Carpentry, Plumbing/Irrigation, or Heavy Equipment Operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform athletic turf care maintenance including aerating, slicing, verti-cutting, rolling, fertilizing, and sod installations.
• Assist with or lead renovations of fields and installation of turf/cricket pitches and artificial turf areas.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as tractors, loaders, backhoes, and bucket trucks as required.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance and equipment readings; conduct routine inspections.

Skills

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of progressive experience in three of the listed categories

Tools

Tractors

Front loaders

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Skid steers

Forklifts

Bucket trucks

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - TURF

This role performs a variety of installations and maintenance work at a skilled level within disciplines of the following trades of work; Athletic Turf Care, Plumbing/Irrigation, Heavy Equipment Operation in accordance with the applicable codes and standard practices. Employee may work independently on routine maintenance tasks. May be required to participate in on call rotation for emergency repairs.Essential functions are fundamental job duties. Additional duties will be assigned by a supervisor. Essential job functions will require skilled level in disciplines described below:

Athletic Turf Care:

Assists in the maintenance of athletic fields. Performs turf care practices such as aerating, slicing, verti-cutting, rolling, fertilizing, fraze mowing and top dressing. Assists or lead renovation projects. Performs full field renovations that require the removal of existing sod, amendments of soils, grading and installation of new sod. Assists in the installation of cricket pitches, artificial turf areas, field conversions and other enhancements. Performs related work as required.

Plumbing/Irrigation:

Assists and/or completes assembly, installation and repair of pipes, valves, quick connects, irrigation heads, fittings and fixtures associated with water supply, well and irrigation systems. Installs, repairs, or replaces buried irrigation lines. Repairs or replaces flushing systems, parts or devices such as pistons, arms, vacuum breakers, ball cocks, seals and strainers. Inspects plumbing/irrigation systems to determine cause of malfunctions. Performs related work as required.

Heavy Equipment Operation

Operates Tractors, front loaders, dump truck and trailer loads, back hoes, skid steers, forklifts, and bucket trucks. Other mid-range equipment such as a water storage truck, trenchers, cement mixers, etc. will be operated as well. Numerous turf care attachments will be used such as fraze mowers, redressers and laser graders. Primary source of equipment transportation of turf care and parks equipment across the county. Performs related work as required.

General:

Performs record keeping on preventive maintenance activities and maintains records on equipment readings. Performs routine inspections and keeps related logs. Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of principals, practices and techniques based on standards, processes, materials, tools, and equipment used in Athletic Turf Care, Plumbing/Irrigation, Heavy Equipment Operation.
• Ability to read blueprints, follow verbal and written instructions and record information on logs and forms.
• Ability to coordinate, review, submit and execute vendor-controlled jobs in accordance with Purchasing guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Skilled in the use of a wide range of common tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing and vision skills.
• Must be able to consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, courtesy and respect toward other departments, co-workers, management, and the general public.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

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 engage in heavy manual work. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand and walk frequently. Ability to climb step and extension ladders and crawl through ceiling access panels. Ability to perceive difference in colors. Ability to work aloft at heights in excess of 80 feet.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in three (3) of the following categories: Electrical, Waterways/Commercial Vessel Operations, Carpentry, Plumbing/Irrigation, or Heavy Equipment Operation required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Florida Class A, Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes preferred.

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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