Parks Maintenance Worker I

City of Dunedin•Dunedin, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs routine maintenance of City parks, athletic fields, and related structures and equipment. The position also assists with special-event setup, presentation, and cleanup; maintains assigned equipment and vehicles; and inspects parks for safety hazards. The employee reports to the Park Maintenance Crew Leader and performs work in accordance with established policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements. Work includes groundskeeping and landscaping, general manual labor, and maintenance of parks facilities, structures, equipment, and vehicles. The employee may operate heavy equipment, prepare records and reports, perform custodial duties, and report for disaster duty. Some nights, weekends, and special events may be required. The position is Category B for Dunedin Emergency Management and may require being onsite or available as scheduled during declared emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with office technology.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements upon request.
Obtain GI-BMP certification within one year of employment.
Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one year of employment.
Ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to follow instructions, read and interpret job-related materials, and perform routine calculations, including surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Ability to operate and care for equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in the work.
Ability to perform very heavy physical work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds and occasionally more.
Ability to work in conditions that may include adverse weather, extreme temperatures, wetness or humidity, dirt, dust, pollen, strong odors, noise, machinery hazards, and toxic or poisonous agents.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in grounds or facilities maintenance is preferred.
An equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform routine groundskeeping, including installing sod, mowing, trimming trees and shrubbery, maintaining landscape materials, removing weeds and debris, edging walkways, and applying mulch.
Perform landscaping, groundskeeping, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, mechanical work, and general manual labor as needed to maintain parks grounds, structures, equipment, and vehicles.
Prepare athletic fields for play.
Apply pesticides and herbicides according to product instructions and the direction of the Parks Spray Technician and/or Horticultural Technician.
Install and maintain playground equipment, fencing, signs, pathways, and similar park features.
Assist with setup, presentation, and cleanup of special events.
Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles; make minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
Operate heavy equipment as needed, including bobcats, dump trucks, tractors, stump grinders, and aerial lifts.
Prepare and submit required records and reports as needed.
Report for disaster duty and be onsite or available as scheduled during declared emergencies, as required.
Work some nights, weekends, and special events as needed.
Inspect parks for safety hazards and take corrective action.
Perform general custodial duties, including cleaning restrooms, as required.
Perform related duties as required.