Maintenance Worker II - Parks

CITY OF LAKE WALES•Lake Wales, FL

5d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds and parks. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the close supervision of the Superintendent. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None generally. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads. Drags ball fields; lines fields for games. Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms. Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs. Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment. Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces. Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems. Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions. Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; vacuum carpets; mop; shampoo and steam clean carpets; buff non-carpeted areas; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs. Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises. Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed. Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use. Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball. Keeps records of work completed. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned. Drives recreation van on field trips, as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Two years experience in repair and maintenance work, or Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance
Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs
Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Valid Florida driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Herbicide applicator's license
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Endorsement

Responsibilities

Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Drags ball fields; lines fields for games.
Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; vacuum carpets; mop; shampoo and steam clean carpets; buff non-carpeted areas; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.
Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.
Keeps records of work completed.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
Drives recreation van on field trips, as assigned.