Grounds Maintenance Worker

Largo

3d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This is heavy manual labor involving semi-skilled work in various maintenance and construction tasks requiring the use of tools, equipment, and the operation of light automotive equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of a Foreman or Supervisor. All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required
• Valid Florida Driver's License or from another state for transfer within 30 days of hire
• Some knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general maintenance work
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring work
• Ability to learn the operation of light trucks, tractors, and small automotive equipment
• Physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Ability to work with the public tactfully and diplomatically

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work is highly preferred
• One year combination of training and/or experience in the use of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides; strong background in grounds maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains landscaped medians on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) owned highways and City roadways
• Maintains landscaping on City-owned properties.
• Assumes responsibility for all aspects of grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed eating, raking, weeding plant beds, pruning shrubs and small trees, grass removal, repair of sprinkler systems, planting, watering, and fertilization and ball field preparation and maintenance
• Operates small power equipment including mowers, edgers, clippers, and other associated equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance; may operate other equipment such as a backhoe tractor, bucket loader, back-blade, and dump truck
• Performs minor equipment maintenance, including replacing fuel, checking oil, cleaning, and minor repairs
• Keeps operating records and makes reports; inspects park and recreation sites and reports unsafe conditions, needed repairs, and performs site cleanups
• Prepares site and equipment set ups for City special events; may be required to work overtime and/or flex hours to cover department and City-wide special events throughout the year
• May meet the public to give information concerning park facilities, historical sites, rules, and regulations
• Empties trash cans, cleans bathrooms, and performs garbage pick-up at City parks and facilities
• Patrols parks and recreation sites, investigates disturbances or suspicious circumstances and reports to appropriate law enforcement agency
• Performs related work as required.
• As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Benefits

• Team Members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our team members.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA); paid life insurance; and AD&D coverage, with optional supplemental life insurance available.
• Full-time team members participate in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match.
• Public Safety team members participate in retirement plans outlined in their respective union agreements.
• All team members may enroll in optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans.
• Additional benefits include 11 paid holidays, 24/7 access to fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• For a complete overview of benefits, please review the City of Largo’s Largo Lifeline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees