Maintenance Operator I - Parks & Grounds (Groundskeeper of Parks) $2,000 Signing Bonus

City of Winter Haven•Winter Haven, FL

About The Position

The Maintenance Operator I – Parks & Grounds is responsible for maintaining the City’s parks, recreational areas, public right-of-ways, and other outdoor spaces so they remain clean, safe, and visually appealing. The work involves manual labor and operation of grounds-maintenance equipment and vehicles, primarily outdoors and in varying weather conditions. The position performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment, keeps written logs of completed work, and may communicate with citizens about work being performed. Other essential functions may also be required. A $2,000 signing bonus is paid in two installments: $1,000 after completing the six-month probationary period in the position and $1,000 after completing the first year in the position.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating and maintaining small tools and/or vehicles similar to those commonly used in grounds maintenance; an equivalent combination of directly related training and experience may be substituted.
Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
Have no non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system, as verified by a City-approved laboratory.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of grounds-maintenance equipment and commonly used maintenance vehicles.
Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules, hazards involved in using grounds-maintenance equipment, and maintenance of public right-of-ways.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and to complete and maintain records relating to public right-of-way maintenance.
Physical strength and agility to operate assigned equipment and perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor related to maintaining grounds, parks, and other outdoor areas.
Operate grounds-maintenance equipment and vehicles, which may include pickup trucks, dump trucks, mowers, tractors, edgers, bush hogs, small power and non-power tools, and equipment used to plant, trim, or remove trees and vegetation within public right-of-ways.
Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
Maintain written logs of work accomplished.
Communicate with citizens regarding work being performed when needed.
Perform work outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Benefits

$2,000 signing bonus, paid as $1,000 after completing six months in the position and $1,000 after completing one year in the position.
Minimum annual step for performance pay adjustments.
12 paid holidays per year.
At least 12 vacation days earned per year.
12 sick days earned per year.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(a) retirement plan and Social Security coverage.
457 deferred plan options.
Education and tuition assistance.
Training and development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health assistance and services.