Parks Maintenance Worker (Part Time) I,II,III- Parks and Rec.

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port St. Lucie is hiring part-time Parks Maintenance Workers at Levels I, II, and III. The position involves semi-skilled and manual work maintaining grounds, athletic fields, parks, equipment, and facilities. Workers help build public trust and provide information and direction to facility users. The role is considered essential for emergency management and requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies, as determined by City officials. Work includes varied hours, including weekends and holidays. Applicants must successfully pass a drug screening; Levels II and III also require a DOT physical and drug screening. Starting salary depends on qualifications: Level I, $20.21–$23.24; Level II, $21.22–$24.40; Level III, $22.28–$25.62. Duties vary by level and include grounds and fine-turf maintenance, preparing athletic facilities, operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles, and completing daily reports. Level II and III duties include operating vehicles with trailers to transport large turf equipment; Level III additionally operates dump trucks, water trucks, and loaders. Applicants must submit education credentials and a valid driver's license with the application. A Florida driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The posting states that resumes will not substitute for a complete employment application.

Requirements

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma; a comparable amount of training, education, or experience may substitute for the stated minimum qualifications.
Level I: Two years of grounds maintenance experience.
Level 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.
Level 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.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record; ability to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Level II: CDL Class B driver's license and ability to obtain Florida Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) certification within nine months of hire.
Level 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.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor in varying weather conditions.
Ability to operate relevant equipment and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow through on assigned tasks.
Ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays, and be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies.
Must successfully pass a drug screening; Levels II and III also require a DOT physical.
Must submit education credentials and a valid driver's license with the application; required documentation must be clear, legible, and in an acceptable format.
Steel-toe or composite shoes are mandatory.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment and facilities through manual labor and semi-skilled work.
Maintain parks, grounds, fields, courts, and fine turf through mowing, weeding, tilling, raking, digging, sodding, seeding, trimming, edging, mulching, and related tasks.
Prepare fields, grounds, and courts for athletic activities.
Perform painting, irrigation maintenance, spraying, and, for Levels II and III, turf drainage system installation.
For Levels II and III, perform fine-turf work such as verticutting, aerifying, topdressing, and fertilizing.
Perform litter control, clean restrooms, and set up picnic and other areas.
Operate vehicles and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, tractors, and power equipment.
For Level II and III, operate vehicles with trailers to load and unload large turf equipment.
For Level III, operate single- and tandem-axle dump trucks, water trucks, and loaders on assigned projects and rework tasks.
Make daily written and oral reports.
Inform and direct the public in the use of facilities; Level II is specifically responsible for educating the public about park rules and regulations.
Maintain City values, build collaborative relationships and public confidence, and provide excellent customer service.