Parks Maintenance Technician I OPS - GT Bray Racquet Center

Manatee County Government•Bradenton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with manual, semi-skilled work involving minor construction and maintenance or repair of County parks, properties, and related facilities. Assignment is at the GT Bray Racquet Center and includes maintaining eight tennis courts through brushing, lining, and basic troubleshooting, as well as general maintenance within the Walton Racquet Center. The work includes considerable public contact, providing information and assistance to park patrons and tactfully enforcing rules and regulations. The employee performs routine maintenance and repair work on park and preserve facilities, grounds, and equipment. Tasks may include assembling amenities; assisting with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, masonry, and ball-field work; grounds and landscape maintenance; cleaning and rubbish removal; and assisting experienced staff or contractors with more advanced projects. The employee prepares tools and parts, loads and unloads materials, operates vehicles and equipment, performs basic inspections and recordkeeping, and attends monthly safety meetings. Other related duties may include emergency or disaster response activities. The tentative start date is December 1, 2026, or later. The work location is GT Bray, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, Florida 34209. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, days and times may vary, may include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, and will not exceed 27 hours per week. The expected starting hourly range is $20.68–$25.84.

Requirements

Minimum 10th-grade education.
Valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English and follow oral and written directions communicated in English.
Basic knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to maintain and repair parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, buildings, and related equipment, as applicable to the assignment.
Knowledge of potential hazards and applicable safety precautions in a parks and recreation setting.
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn and apply, Manatee County policies and procedures and Parks departmental rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
Ability to understand daily routines and recordkeeping requirements, learn a computer-based time and attendance system, and maintain accurate work records.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activity in varying climatic conditions and indoor and outdoor environments, including climbing and descending ladders and stairs.
Ability to work schedules that may include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, and to handle emergency situations and park closures as applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in plumbing, electrical, irrigation, basic construction, mechanical repairs, or grounds maintenance is highly desired.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain eight tennis courts, including brushing, lining, and basic troubleshooting.
Perform general maintenance within the Walton Racquet Center.
Perform routine semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on park and preserve facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Assemble or assist with assembly of park amenities such as picnic tables, grills, and benches.
Assist with maintenance work involving trades such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, masonry, and ball fields; assist higher-level staff or contractors on advanced projects.
Prepare parts and tools for daily work, load and unload trucks, and complete daily functions.
Maintain landscapes and grounds, including shrubs, trees, and sprinkler systems; mow, edge, weed, trim, prune, and blow areas as needed.
Clean and paint facilities, remove rubbish and refuse, and repair and maintain parks facilities and properties.
Operate vehicles and light-to-medium equipment, including tractors, mowers, bush hogs, front-end loaders, and pickup trucks; perform maintenance and repairs as required.
Assist with routine inspections of vehicles and equipment and report deficiencies.
Maintain service records, logs, reports, and other required records, some of which may be computerized.
Load and unload heavy materials and move or assist with moving heavy or bulky objects.
Provide information and assistance to park patrons and enforce rules and regulations pleasantly and tactfully.
Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
Attend monthly departmental safety meetings.
Participate in emergency or disaster response activities as required and perform other related duties as assigned.