Parks Maintenance 3

St Pete Beach, City of•Parks Department, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position generally involves scheduling, coordinating, and managing resources to maintain and enhance City park 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. Tasks also include the revitalization of existing landscaping and the creation of new park spaces. Work is scheduled and managed in a computer-based work order management system and performed independently and as assigned. This position reports to the Public Services Operations Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Extensive experience in outdoor public properties, such as parks and beaches, is required.
Must have or be able to acquire within six (6) months an Ornamental and Turf Holder, Lawn and Ornamental Holder, and Commercial Fertilizer Applicator certifications.
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.

Nice To Haves

Additional preferred training in Best Management Practices, Playground Safety Inspector Certification, Maintenance of Traffic Training, and FEMA Certifications.
Depending on operational needs, may require additional certifications and licensures, including but not limited to an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of Florida, first aid, and CPR.

Responsibilities

Scheduling resources to perform maintenance and repair work for park properties, performing preventative maintenance tasks, operating specialized tools and equipment, and completing work orders efficiently and effectively
Operation, maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and construction of all City-owned green spaces, including but not limited to buildings and facilities located in parks, rights-of-way, streets, medians, alleys, and sidewalks.
Operates vehicles and equipment such as light and heavy-duty trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and other maintenance equipment.
Operates and properly maintains all hand tools, power tools, field equipment, and shop equipment.
Installs, removes, replaces, and repairs landscaping, irrigation systems, asphalt, concrete, gravel, shell, signage, and other related park structures and systems.
Completes work orders efficiently and effectively.
Coordinates and works with others to complete overlapping tasks as needed and appropriate.
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.