Parks Maintenance Worker I - P/T

City of Hallandale Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hallandale Beach is seeking a parks maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in maintaining park grounds, landscaping, athletic fields and facilities. The role requires operating a range of tools and equipment, while following supervision and safety guidelines.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and relevant parks maintenance experience. Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED should be obtained within three months of hire, and a Florida driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related parks maintenance experience preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within three months of hire.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Must have NIMS certification or obtain within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in maintaining park grounds, landscaping, athletic fields and facilities.
• Operate tools, equipment and vehicles in maintenance of City parks, beaches, fields, centers and buildings.
• Work under close supervision with minimal latitude for independent judgement.
• Adhere to safety protocols and participate in required training and certifications.

Skills

Parks maintenance experience

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Florida driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance of park grounds, landscaping, athletic fields and/or facilities, depending on area of assignment. Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles in the operation, repair, and maintenance of City parks, beaches, athletic fields and/or facilities, centers, and buildings. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience in parks maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have or obtain First Aide, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External (AED) certifications within three (3) months of hire.

Must have a valid Florida driver’s license with satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions to perform this job successfully.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience background investigation; medical evaluation; controlled substance screen.

Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment.

Veteran's Preference Applies: The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans’ Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.