PARK MAINT SPEC I - LEISURE

City of Lake Worth Beach • Lake Worth, FL

3d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lake Worth invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks Maintenance Specialist–(Leisure). This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly rate of $18.4111. The position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU) collective bargaining agreement. This position will work at the Northwest Ballfields Complex, 900 22nd Ave N Lake Worth Beach FL, 33460. In addition, this position offers: Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals 13 Paid Holidays 3 Floating Holidays City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage Retirement Plan  JOB SUMMARY: This is a semi skilled position requiring manual work and the application of technique and knowledge above a basic laborer in maintenance, repair, some construction and service activities. An employee in this class performs a substantial volume of laboring tasks requiring limited skills or special knowledge acquired through training or work experience.  Assignments frequently include the operation of less complex automotive, gas-powered equipment, trucks, hand and power tools, with some specialized equipment like draggers and mowers.  An employee in this class may be assigned to other divisions/sections during slack periods in the employee's original area of assignment.  Employees in the class usually work under close supervision or where work is routine and repetitive under general supervision in accordance with specific instruction and with defined procedures and schedules. Work will be reviewed while in progress and upon completion  for adherence  to instructions and conformance with established standards. Work is performed with minimal independence but with direction by the Parks Maintenance Specialist II and reviewed by the Grounds Supervisor through reports and daily work logs.

Requirements

• An employee in this class must be dressed for work every day properly with uniform and proper shoes/boots.
• Employee must be aware of safety issues, and OHSA regulations for his job while working in a public area.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of tools and their maintenance, methods and materials used in general maintenance work.
• Must have the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in inclement weather.
• High School diploma or GED
• 1-2 years’ experience in the field
• Valid driver's license
• Read, write, and understand English instructions.
• Some basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• CDL encouraged, and may be required later on in employment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all elements of the parks; restrooms, concession areas, sitting areas, playing fields and spectator areas.
• Empties trash cans and transports to dumpster.
• Pressure cleans and blows areas free of debris and dirt.
• Performs a variety of laboring duties in the maintenance of athletic fields and buildings; including but not limited to mowing, edging, weeding, dragging, lining, lip repair, clay maintenance, waters, grading, fertilizing, applying common herbicides, and cutting small tree limbs.
• Using hand or power tools, installs bases, mounds, goal posts, fences and gates, replaces light bulbs, A/C filters, paints and sands, installs windscreens and signs, and puts together athletic equipment from instructions.
• May be required on occasions to set up tables, chairs, tents, and special event displays.
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED