Parks Maintenance Worker

Alachua County•Micanopy FL 32667, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance and upkeep of County parks and facilities and/or roadway trees and plants. An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of tasks including the care and maintenance of grounds; the operation of lawn maintenance equipment; the repair and construction of park equipment; and care of plants, trees, and other landscaping materials in the county parks; performs general clerical functions, cash handling, and customer service. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade and six months experience in laboring work; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7.
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.
If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at-fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination, Motor Vehicle Records review and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Knowledge of general gardening, grounds keeping, and nursery practices.
Knowledge of methods and tools used in grounds keeping, nursery and landscaping work.
Knowledge of trades methods and practices for construction and maintenance repairs.
Skill in the use and care of gardening and/or nursery tools and equipment.
Ability to perform manual labor out of doors under sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Ability to operate equipment such as weedeaters, chain saws, mowers, small dump trucks, backhoe, bucket truck, and small construction equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to reconcile daily transactions.
Ability to operate cash register and credit card machine.
Ability to work effectively, and efficiently, under limited, indirect supervision.

Nice To Haves

Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Responsibilities

Cleans, plants, fertilizes, sprinkles, mows, edges and otherwise maintains park grounds.
Cuts, trims, prunes, clears, stakes and irrigates trees and shrubbery as necessary for proper growth, health, density and appearance.
Plants, transplants, and removes trees, shrubs, plants and flowers.
Cleans sidewalks and parking areas.
Operates riding and tractor mowers, small front end loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, and light trucks.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance service on equipment.
Picks up trash and disposes at appropriate sites.
Inspects parks and play areas to determine and prioritize maintenance needs.
Repairs playground equipment, picnic tables, pavilions and rest rooms.
Performs repair work on park facilities and/or amenities.
Assists in painting, plumbing work, electrical and maintenance duties in parks.
Monitors assigned park areas and advises supervisor when non-routine repairs are needed.
Operates truck and trailer combinations hauling equipment, materials, debris and supplies.
Operates tree spade and small construction equipment, small dump truck, backhoe and other small construction equipment.
Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
Performs routine office work of limited complexity involving the performance of general clerical functions, cash handling, and customer service.
Provides courteous, prompt and knowledgeable customer service to the public in parks and county rental facilities.
Schedules facility and ensures documents are finalized; collects fees for rental of parks facilities and amenities.
Maintains assigned park facilities in clean and sanitary conditions; picks up trash and disposes at appropriate sites, restocks, and cleans restroom facilities, sidewalks and parking areas.
Assists other crew members in varied work assignments.
May lead and/or participate in park maintenance training.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.