Park Maintenance Worker I

Village of Pinecrest; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Pinecrest is seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform a broad range of public grounds maintenance tasks. You will mow, edge, prune trees, operate light equipment, and assist with repairs to ensure safe, well-kept parks and facilities for residents.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience, plus licensure and safety certifications as described.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two years of grounds-keeping/maintenance experience.
• Specialized training in painting or maintenance is highly desired.
• Must be fluent in English; Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

• Mows, edges, rakes, and maintains greens, parks, roadway greenery and open spaces.
• Prunes and maintains village trees, removing dead or damaged limbs.
• Operates and maintains tree-trimming equipment and stump grinders.
• Performs traffic control to ensure safety in work zones.
• Repairs potholes, sidewalks, and installs signs as needed.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and facilities as part of routine upkeep.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Heavy lifting capability

Stamina for outdoor work

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in grounds maintenance or related field

Tools

Irrigation systems knowledge

Experience with power tools

Equipment operation (mowers, etc.)

Job description

Performs manual work in construction, maintenance and repair of all public grounds within the Village limits.

• Mows, edges, rakes, weeds, and participates in the cleaning of greens, parks, roadway greenery and open space areas.
• Maintains Village trees by pruning and removing dead and damaged limbs and trees.
• Performs brush chipping, root pruning and stump grinding.
• Operates and maintains tree-trimming equipment, aerial lift trucks, chain saws, pole and root pruners, stump grinders, and brush chipper.
• Performs traffic control of ensure safety of cars, pedestrians and tree crews in traffic areas.
• Performs such duties as hauling heavy material, repairing roads, cutting grass, demolition work and various other preparatory work for the trades.
• Performs simple and elementary work not specifically related to the trades, such as moving heavy furniture, equipment or materials.
• Inspects, washes, sweeps, cleans, paints and repairs equipment and facilities as part of routine maintenance of any public facilities.
• Performs minor semi-skilled building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades.
• Repairs of potholes, sidewalks, and installation of signs.
• Performs routine maintenance on hand operated and power equipment, including but not limited to electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems, used in daily work assignments.
• Carries out seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, mulching, and pest and weed control as necessary and when directed.
• Plants and prunes turf, trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from right-of-ways, buildings and grounds; pick up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed and as directed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions, programs and tournaments.
• Pressure washes sidewalks, walkways and any other building and or right-of-way areas as necessary.
• Operates pressure washing equipment including maintenance of equipment.
• Sets up cones, barricades and other traffic safety equipment as necessary while working in the public right-of-way.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of equipment and tools, grounds-keeping work or equivalent combination of education and experience. Specialized training or experience in painting, maintenance and repair or a related field is highly desired.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must Possess and maintain or be able to obtain within (2) months of hire, a valid Commercial or Public Applicator Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) license, with Ornamental and Turf endorsement, issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Must have a working knowledge of irrigation systems, including operations and maintenance.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance, minor repairs and safety precautions
• Must have field skill proficiency in the use of cutting and power tools.
• Must be physically able to perform duties, which may require walking, crawling, kneeling, or standing for prolonged periods of time and heavy lifting.
• Must have good eyesight, including depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must maintain high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Must be prepared and available to work during a hurricane in the Village’s EOC.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desired.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the Village of Pinecrest for employment. This may include, but not limited to, a written examination, typing test, psychological screening to determine suitability for position, polygraph examination, comprehensive background investigation, and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.
• The minimum qualifications may be waived by the Village Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a licensed driver status in the State of Florida.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, move up to 200 pounds’ bulk loads, walk/stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform several tasks at one time.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization.
• Ability and responsibility to effectively work independently, exercise discretion and independent judgment and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the execution of duties.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with fellow workers, officials, other agencies and the public.

The Village of Pinecrest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug andAlcohol-FreeWorkplace

The Village of Pinecrest complies with the Equal Pay Act which requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work.

The Village of Pinecrest participates in the E-Verify Program