Facilities Parks Technician (Cultural & Community Services)

City of Sunny Isles Beach•Sunny Isles Beach, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for the facility operations of the City parks within the City of Sunny Isles Beach. This includes patrolling and monitoring park activities, fields and recreation facilities; enforcing City rules, regulations, codes and ordinances; resolving disputes or conflicts among park patrons; and maintaining the facilities. This is an entry level maintenance support position.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Two (2) or more years of related experience performing similar duties in facility or park maintenance.
Any acceptable related combination of training and experience.
A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

One year related coursework or experience in park management preferred.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement preferred.
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Pool Operator, and OSHA certifications must be obtained within 60 days of the date of hire.
All required certifications and licenses must be maintained after appointment.

Responsibilities

Monitor all park activities and enforce City rules and regulations by taking actions including counseling and issuing warnings.
Provide information and assistance to the public regarding City services, programs, and special interest areas/facilities.
Ensure visitors abide by maintenance rules within their Special Event Permits and on-going permits at picnic areas, community centers, parks and athletic facilities.
Perform security checks on buildings.
Prevent vandalism through close supervision of visitor activities.
Report criminal activity and/or vandalism to the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department.
Provide basic first aid and CPR and emergency management for park incidents.
Perform daily inspection of all City facilities, grounds, and property for cleanliness or maintenance issues – clean as necessary, repair or report other issues as needed.
Maintain work logs and prepare written reports of incidents, accidents, maintenance issues or other occurrences.
Assist with departmental special events and programs/activities, to include set up and break down of chairs, tables, tents, decorations, supplies, etc., as needed.
Use hand tools and equipment and a variety of machines safely and efficiently to assist with repair tasks or general maintenance.
Handle maintenance responsibilities within the grounds area of all City property and parks. This includes operating and maintaining equipment or power tools such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, pressure washers, blowers, etc.
Pick up trash, sweep the walk areas and entrances around all facilities as needed.
Perform general maintenance and repairs to include plumbing, electrical, painting, and mechanical, etc. (e.g. replace light bulbs, repair fixtures, snake drains, replace defective switches or fuses).
Handle maintenance responsibilities within the facility housekeeping area. This includes cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing rest rooms; sweeping and vacuuming floors and carpets; mopping, scrubbing, waxing and cleaning carpets and floors; emptying trash cans and waste bins; cleaning and dusting office furniture, walls and windows.
Operate and maintain City vehicles as assigned to include washing, waxing and preventative maintenance.
May need to pick up and discard dead animals, trash, and remove shopping carts according to City policy.
Distribute large deliveries to various facilities, as needed.
Identify opportunity for cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her department and under his/her area of responsibility.
Control materials, supply ordering, and inventory.
Assist with monitoring vendor contracts, inspecting their work and providing input into performance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.