Service Worker (Parks Department)

Town of Jupiter•Jupiter, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform maintenance and/or repair works associated with various Public Works & Recreation projects as well as maintain parks, athletic fields and all related facilities. Performs maintenance work involving various parks, public works and recreation projects within an assigned division/area, which may involve road/street construction maintenance, roadside maintenance, sign fabrication, pest control, building maintenance, parks maintenance, or other projects. Additional duties when assigned to the Parks Division: Performs various task associated with maintenance of grounds, athletic fields, or related facilities, which may include digging, mowing, edging, sodding, trimming, pruning, planting trees and shrubs, pulling weeds, mulching, blowing, raking, sweeping, pressure cleaning, litter/debris control, applying fertilizer and pesticides, trash removal, cleaning and disinfecting facilities, replenishing soap and paper products, repairing/replacing athletic nets and equipment, assembling/moving benches or bleachers, setting up tents or equipment, loading/mixing concrete, moving and grading earth and other ground materials. installing temporary fencing, installing windscreens, installing signs, fence repairs, playground equipment repair, and lifting/moving heavy materials. Prepares/maintains tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, and multi-purpose fields for individual games, leagues, or tournaments. Lay out and mark soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball/softball fields. Measures and installs bases, home plates and pitching rubbers at correct distances. Build and maintain pitching mounds and batters’ boxes. Maintain infield clay areas and clay to grass transitions to ensure safety, playability, and positive surface drainage. Water grass and clay through irrigation systems and by hand. Use physical means and drying agents to remove water from athletic fields. Assists with vacuuming turf, top dressing, divot/turf wear repair, and rolling athletic fields. Monitors parks and facilities to identify problems or needed repairs, and reports issues to supervisor and appropriate personnel. Takes basic corrective action to fix problems as appropriate; submits computer-based service calls to appropriate department for repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment.
If assigned to the application of pesticides it will be required possess and maintain a valid Public Health Pest Control license.
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification is required within one year of employment (expenses for certification may be covered by the Town).

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation and maintenance work in area of assignment, such as road/street construction maintenance, roadside maintenance, sign fabrication, pesticide application, parks, grounds and facility maintenance, or other projects; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance work involving various parks, public works and recreation projects within an assigned division/area, which may involve road/street construction maintenance, roadside maintenance, sign fabrication, pest control, building maintenance, parks maintenance, or other projects.
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in projects and activities.
Hauls, transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects or at work sites.
Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Maintains inventory and ensures availability of adequate equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or other materials needed to conduct projects.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, mosquito spraying charts, timesheets or other documents.
Uses personal electronic device to log activities in the town’s work order system.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, work orders, maps, policies, procedures, operational guides, manuals, reference materials, material safety data sheets or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, town officials, the public, community organizations, other departments, community service workers, contractors, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
Performs various task associated with maintenance of grounds, athletic fields, or related facilities.
Prepares/maintains tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, and multi-purpose fields for individual games, leagues, or tournaments.
Lay out and mark soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball/softball fields.
Measures and installs bases, home plates and pitching rubbers at correct distances.
Build and maintain pitching mounds and batters’ boxes.
Maintain infield clay areas and clay to grass transitions to ensure safety, playability, and positive surface drainage.
Water grass and clay through irrigation systems and by hand.
Use physical means and drying agents to remove water from athletic fields.
Assists with vacuuming turf, top dressing, divot/turf wear repair, and rolling athletic fields.
Monitors parks and facilities to identify problems or needed repairs, and reports issues to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
Takes basic corrective action to fix problems as appropriate; submits computer-based service calls to appropriate department for repairs.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.