Full time Parks Maintenance Worker I,II, or III- D.O.Q

City of Port St. Lucie, FL•Port Saint Lucie, FL

58d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Semi-skilled and manual work in maintaining various grounds, fields, and facilities. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. WORKS VARIED HOURS INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS The following duties are illustrative of this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
Two (2) years of grounds maintenance experience is required.
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from the date of hire.
Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform duties
Knowledge of groundskeeping practices and principles
Skill in the operation and preventive maintenance of equipment and related tools
Ability to operate equipment required to perform duties
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
Ability to stay centered when challenged.
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and the public.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
Maintains equipment and facilities by performing manual labor and semi-skilled work
Maintains various grounds, fields, and parks by performing mowing, weeding, tilling, raking, digging, and other manual labor tasks
Prepares fields, grounds, and courts for athletic activities
Perform tasks of painting, irrigation maintenance, and spraying
Performs sodding, seeding, trimming, edging, mulching, and similar work in parks and other City grounds.
Performs litter control functions, cleans restrooms
Sets up picnics and other areas
Operates vehicles and equipment and performs preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles and equipment.
Makes daily written and oral reports
Informs and directs the public in the use of facilities
Other duties as may be assigned.