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Parks Maintenance Technician I (OPS)

Manatee County Government

Palmetto (FL)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Le gouvernement du comté de Manatee recherche un employé d'entretien des parcs pour un travail manuel et semi-qualifié. Le candidat idéal doit avoir au moins un an d'expérience dans la plomberie, l'électricité ou la maintenance générale, ainsi qu'une capacité à interagir avec les visiteurs. Ce poste offre des horaires flexibles jusqu'à 27 heures par semaine, avec des horaires variables pouvant inclure les week-ends.

Qualifications

  • Connaissances de base en plomberie, électricité, maintenance des terrains.
  • Minimum un an d'expérience dans des travaux de maintenance.
  • Doit être capable de soulever jusqu'à 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Effectuer des travaux d'entretien et de réparation dans les parcs.
  • Opérer divers équipements pour l'entretien des paysages.
  • Interagir efficacement avec le public et fournir des informations.

Skills

Maintenance
Jardinage
Comportement public

Education

Diplôme de 10e année

Tools

Outils manuels
Équipements de jardinage
Véhicules légers

Job description

Work Location: 7550 69th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221
Work Hours: Monday, Thursday: 7:30am - 3:30pm and Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:30am - 1:00pm (Days/Hours may vary depending on needs) (27 hours per week)

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $20.68 - $25.84

This classification assists in manual, semi-skilled level work involving minor construction of parks (picnic tables, benches, grills) and maintenance/repair of County parks, which properties and related facilities, which could include buildings, athletic fields, landscaped areas, recreation areas, playgrounds and related equipment, depending on area of assignment. Employees in this class perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some job acquired skills in specialized fields. Work involves considerable public contact in providing information and assistance to park patrons.

Note:Work schedules may involve weekends, holidays and rotating shifts all of which entail independent responsibility in handling emergency situations and closing parks. Days and times will vary and may include weekends not to exceed 27 hours per week.

Working Conditions
Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Climbing and descending ladders and stairs. Strenuous work under a variety of weather conditions. Shifts may include weekends, holidays and rotating shifts. With proper training, operates hand tools and power tools, mowers, tractors, trucks, and related equipment for job assignment.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Performs routine semi-skilled work in one or more trades associated with maintenance and repair of park and preserve facilities, grounds, and equipment. Trades work may include, but not be limited to, minor and/or routine assembly of amenities (picnic tables, grills, benches), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, masonry, ball fields and an introduction to heavy equipment.

May assist higher level maintenance workers, Building Trades Workers or contracted professionals in accomplishing more advanced or skilled trade's projects.

Organizes and prepares parts and tools for each day's work; loads and unloads trucks as needed; completes all daily functions.

Performs duties to maintain landscapes, grounds, shrubs, trees, sprinkler systems, etc.

Operates maintenance and other related equipment in performing routine landscape and grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, pruning, blowing, etc. Duties may also include, but not be limited to cleaning, painting, removing rubbish and other refuse from grounds and buildings, repairing and maintaining various parks facilities and properties, etc.

Operates various automotive vehicles and light to medium equipment, i.e., tractors, rotary and reel mowers, bush hogs, front end loader, pick-up trucks, etc.; may perform maintenance and repairs, as required.

Assists in routine inspection of vehicles and equipment and reports deficiencies to supervisor or designated personnel.

Performs record keeping and reporting duties, i.e., service records, basic logs, reports, etc. (some of which may be computerized).

Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks, vans or other areas; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes, equipment and larger or bulky objects.

Effectively interact with the public, provides information, and enforces rules and regulations in a pleasant and tactful manner.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Attends monthly safety meetings provided by department.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum 10th grade education required.

Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.Minimum of one (1) year work experience in plumbing, electrical, irrigation, basic construction, mechanical repairs, or grounds maintenance highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and related buildings and equipment, as required for area of assignment.

Knowledge of potential hazards and applicable safety precautions necessary for the protection of the public and employees in a parks and recreation setting.

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn and apply Manatee County Policy & Procedures and Parks departmental rules, regulations and operating procedures.

Ability to understand daily routines and daily record keeping requirements.

Ability to learn computer based on-line time and attendance system and keep accurate work records.

Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.

Ability to follow oral and written directions communicated in English.
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