Parks Maintenance Tech II

DeSoto Board of County Commissioners (FL); Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSoto Board of County Commissioners (FL) is seeking a parks maintenance worker to perform skilled and semi-skilled duties across ball fields, landscaping and facility upkeep. Responsibilities include mowing, clay work, line chalking, turf repairs, litter control and event support.

Role requires bending, walking long hours and occasional heavy lifting in varied weather. Two years of grounds maintenance experience and a valid Florida driver's license are required, with CPR/First Aid within 90

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of grounds maintenance experience, especially with sport complexes and athletic fields.
• Special qualifications including a Florida driver’s license, CPR/First Aid within 90 days, and pesticide applicator certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in routine to advanced maintenance and repair duties.
• Operates specialized turf and field maintenance equipment for mowing, clay infields, and related tasks.
• Cleans, paints, repairs and maintains park facilities and docks.
• Drives electric cart or pickup to patrol the park and assist park users.
• Maintains and repairs pipes, plumbing, and vehicles; keeps basic logs and records.
• Works weekends/holidays and rotating evening shifts, handling emergencies and enforcing rules.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Athletic fields

Safety awareness

Public information

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work for a variety of parks maintenance duties, including but not limited to; ball field maintenance (mowing, clay work, line/chalk, turf repairs, etc.), landscaping, landscape maintenance, litter control, transporting equipment, building and restroom cleaning, minor repairs, completing park records/reports, dealing with park users' concerns/problems and assisting in special events. Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor and/or the Park Operations Technician IV.

1. Participates in routine to advanced maintenance and repair duties.
2. Performs semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the skill trades.
3. Operates specialized athletic turf and field maintenance equipment in the mowing, grooming of clay infields, edging, weeding, trimming and pruning of grounds, shrubs, trees and plant beds.
4. Cleans, paints, repairs and maintains picnic tables, shelters, facilities and docks.
5. Drives electric cart or pick-up truck to patrol the park.
6. Maintains and repairs the pipes and plumbing fixtures in the restrooms.
7. Inspects, repairs, and maintains vehicles and small engines.
8. Operates various automotive vehicles and machinery, such as tractors, mowers, bush hogs, front-end loaders, dump, flatbed, and pick-up trucks.
9. Performs record keeping duties (i.e. Service records, basic logs) as required.
10. Works weekends and holidays and rotates evening shift which entails independent responsibility in handling emergency situations, enforcing park rules and regulations and closing parks.
11. Lubricates, services and makes routine inspections and repairs on vehicles and extensive repairs on small engines.
12. Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in general maintenance and all aspects of park maintenance work.
• Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Department rules, regulations and operating procedures.
• Skill in the use of various tools and equipment associated with park maintenance work.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautionary measures to protect self and others.
• Ability to meet the public, give information regarding facilities and enforce rules and regulations.
• Ability to read basic drawings, blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of the Parks and Recreation Department rules, regulations and operating procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, specifically with sport complexes and athletic fields.

Special Qualifications: Requires a valid Florida Driver's License. Current first aid/C.P.R. Certification within 90 days of employment. Limited Pesticide Applicators Certification.