Parks Maintenance Worker- I,II,III - Roving Crew- Parks & Recreation Department

City of Port St. Lucie•Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port St. Lucie is hiring Parks Maintenance Workers at levels I, II, and III for the Parks & Recreation Department’s Roving Crew. This is semi-skilled and manual work maintaining grounds, fields, parks, and facilities. The role also supports public trust and confidence in the City and involves varied hours, including weekends and holidays. It is an essential position for emergency management, with duties assigned as needed and availability required 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies, as determined by City officials. The specific work and qualifications vary by level. Worker I performs general grounds and facility maintenance, including preparing athletic areas, maintaining equipment, and assisting the public. Workers II and III also maintain fine turf at golf courses and sports facilities and perform specialized turf and irrigation work. Worker II must operate vehicles with trailers to transport large turf equipment; Worker III operates dump trucks, water trucks, and loaders on assigned projects and rework tasks. Starting salary depends on qualifications: Worker I, $20.21–$23.24; Worker II, $21.22–$24.40; Worker III, $22.28–$25.62. Applicants must pass a drug screening. Worker II and III require a DOT physical and drug screening. Applicants must submit education credentials and a valid driver’s license with their application, along with complete work-history information. A Florida driver’s license must be presented within 30 days of hire where applicable.

Requirements

High school graduation from an accredited school or an acceptable equivalency diploma is required at all levels.
Worker I: Two years of grounds maintenance experience; comparable training, education, or experience may substitute.
Worker II: One year as a Maintenance Worker I for a municipal or county Parks & Recreation Department, three years of grounds maintenance experience, and one year operating and routinely maintaining moderately heavy trucks or similar equipment; comparable training, education, or experience may substitute.
Worker III: Two years as a Maintenance Worker II for a municipal or county Parks & Recreation Department, four years of grounds maintenance experience, and one year operating and routinely maintaining moderately heavy trucks or similar equipment; comparable training, education, or experience may substitute.
Worker I: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Worker II: CDL Class B driver’s license; must obtain Florida Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) certification within nine months of hire.
Worker III: Valid CDL Class A driver’s license and clean driving record; Limited Lawn and Ornamental Certification and Florida Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) certification required.
Worker II and III must pass a DOT physical and drug screening; the posting also requires applicants to pass a drug screening.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varied weather conditions and operate the equipment required for the duties.
Knowledge of groundskeeping practices, tools, equipment, and preventive maintenance; Workers II and III also need knowledge of landscape maintenance, turf installation, and irrigation systems.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Steel-toe or composite shoes are mandatory.
Applicants must submit education credentials and a valid driver’s license with the application and fully detail their work experience.

Nice To Haves

Worker II and III: Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain parks, grounds, fields, facilities, and equipment through manual labor and semi-skilled work.
Mow, weed, till, rake, dig, sod, seed, trim, edge, mulch, and perform related groundskeeping tasks.
Prepare fields, grounds, and courts for athletic activities.
Perform painting, irrigation maintenance, spraying, and, for Workers II and III, turf drainage system installations.
For Workers II and III, maintain fine turf at golf courses and sports facilities, including verticutting, aerifying, topdressing, and fertilizing.
Control litter, clean restrooms, and set up picnic and other areas.
Operate vehicles and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, tractors, and power equipment.
For Worker II, operate vehicles with trailers to load and unload large turf equipment.
For Worker III, operate single- and tandem-axle dump trucks, water trucks, and loaders on assigned projects and rework tasks.
Prepare daily written and oral reports.
Inform, direct, and educate the public about the use of facilities and park rules and regulations.
Perform emergency duties as assigned and maintain availability during City emergencies.