Parks Maintenance 2

St Pete Beach, City of • Parks Department, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position generally involves managing resources to perform a large volume of work on City properties and medians to “Manage Growth.” Responsibilities include mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, irrigating, collecting and removing debris, planting and removing trees, flowers, and shrubs, and applying fertilizers as needed to maintain existing park properties. This position reports to the Public Properties Operations Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of applicable experience.
• Ornamental and Turf Restricted Use Pesticide License (through the Florida Department of Agriculture).
• Ability to acquire an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of Florida.
• Ability to obtain first aid and CPR certifications.
• Some knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and some field equipment.
• Ability to operate trucks, mowers, and some heavy equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs park and median properties.
• Operates heavy equipment such as loaders, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and other maintenance equipment.
• Completes work orders as required and assigned.
• Cross-trains and works in other divisions as needed.
• May apply chemicals and natural treatments to control plant diseases.
• May be required to work outside normal hours during emergencies, such as strong storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
• May be scheduled for on-call duty.
• Performs related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

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