Parks Maintenance Worker II, Parks Caretaker I, or Parks Caretaker II (Davenport) en Polk County BoCC

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II, PARKS CARETAKER I, OR PARKS CARETAKER II
 

SALARY

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II – PG 06 ($16.34 Hourly)
PARKS CARETAKER I – PG 08 ($17.53 Hourly)
PARKS CARETAKER II – PG 10 ($19.33 Hourly)

**NOW OFFERING A $1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS**

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Northeast Regional Park - 50901 US 27, Davenport, FL 33897 

Monday - Thursday, Tuesday - Friday, or Thursday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 5:30PM

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

•    Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
•    Medical, Dental, Vision
•    Life Insurance
•    FRS Retirement
•    10 Paid Holidays
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Education Incentives
•    Deferred Compensation Plan
•    Wellness Incentives
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Free Employee Gym
•    Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of park facilities. Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks of a light to moderately heavy nature which are necessary to properly maintain and operate public parks, playgrounds, and other facilities. All work is done according to prescribed departmental policies, rules and regulations. Regular and special assignments are outlined by a superior who reviews work through personal inspection. 

PARKS CARETAKER I 

Manual labor work involving skills in various ground maintenance and construction tasks in County Parks. Employees in this class perform laborious tasks requiring acquired skills in the use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment, trucks and tractors for the maintenance of park facilities and grounds. Duties include removing, cleaning adjusting and lubricating mechanical equipment and assisting tradesmen in a variety of repair and construction projects. Employees in this class are responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools or equipment used. Instructions are received orally or in written form and routine tasks are performed with considerable independence, more difficult work is performed under the supervision of a Parks Caretaker II or skilled craftsman. Employee may be required to perform as a crew leader for subordinate staff.

PARKS CARETAKER II

Manual labor work involving advanced skills in various ground maintenance and construction tasks in the County Parks. Employees in this class perform tasks requiring advanced acquired skills and may perform as lead workers on a regular basis. Duties include all types of grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, janitorial tasks and field supervision of staff. Duties may also include performing highly skilled work in irrigation maintenance/ installation. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor who reviews work for timely completion, efficient use of manpower, equipment and materials, and quality workmanship.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II

• Performs a variety of park maintenance work not requiring the skilled performance of a given craft or trade including repair of buildings, tables, and barbeque grills. 
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides using hand operated applicators. 
• Installs and repairs chain link fence. 
• Assembles and repairs bleachers, picnic tables, and other park furnishings. 
• Removes litter and empties trash containers. 
• Assists in athletic field maintenance, irrigation repairs and installation. 
• Performs janitorial tasks. 
• Operates various types of power tools and small equipment and less complex grounds keeping equipment.

PARKS CARETAKER I

• Performs labor activities such as: laying sod, planting trees / plants, fertilizing, trimming, edging, mowing, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, straightening / installing signs, digging, raking, etc. Installs, repairs, maintains irrigation components, including sprinkler replacement and adjustment, minor piping and valve box repairs. 
• Installs and repairs various types of playground equipment. 
• Constructs, repairs, installs, maintains bleachers, picnic tables, benches, etc. 
• Repairs, constructs, maintains athletic fields (i.e., baseball, softball, football, soccer, etc.) utilizing a transit for layout and various other types of equipment to accomplish required results.
• Operates power mowers, saws, edger, concrete mixers, trenchers, forklifts, tractors with various implements, small and medium loaders, flatbed dump trucks, utility vehicles and various other light and medium duty power machinery and equipment typically used in grounds maintenance operations. Loads and transports debris, materials, supplies and equipment. 
• Washes, cleans, lubricates, adjusts and provides routine maintenance for assigned equipment. 
• Performs routine maintenance. 
• Prepares athletic fields for league and tournament use. 
• Assists in special event preparations in various parks. 
• Cleans park restrooms, pavilions and picnic facilities. 
• Removes litter and debris from park areas. 
• Operates heavy construction equipment on a temporary, emergency or trainee basis. 
• Additional related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed appropriate by an administrative supervisor.

PARKS CARETAKER II

• Performs labor activities such as: laying sod, planting trees / plants, fertilizing, trimming, edging, mowing, trash removal, straightening / installing signs, digging, raking, etc. 
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, picnic shelters, pavilions and other park buildings. 
• Performs athletic field maintenance tasks such as: chalking / painting lines; ball field layout; edging and leveling clay areas; installing bases; repairing / constructing pitchers mounds; hand and machine dragging of clay areas; aerating, verti-cutting and top dressing of turf areas. 
• Performs enhanced turf maintenance tasks such as application of fertilizers and pesticides. 
• Loads and unloads materials, supplies, and equipment; removes litter and empties trash containers; cleans vehicles and equipment. 
• Performs facility safety inspections and maintains perpetual inventory of onsite chemical storage.
• Operates pick-up trucks, one-ton trucks, flatbed dump trucks, five yard dump trucks, truck and trailer combinations, utility vehicles, ZTR mowers, reel mowers, and heavy duty tractors with attachments, light and medium duty loaders, forklifts, trenchers, chain saws, string trimmers, edgers, sod cutters, pressure washers, concrete saws and various other types of small and medium duty equipment.
• Operates, repairs, installs irrigation systems. 
• Assembles and repairs bleachers, picnic tables, all types of fencing and other park furnishings.
• Additional related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed appropriate by an administrative supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Ability to:

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor. 
• Use common tools and equipment as well as the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring tasks. 
• Follow instructions and concentrate on assigned tasks. 
• Understand, follow and complete oral and written instructions. 
• Lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds and a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally. 
• Keep accurate records. 
• Add, subtract, multiply, divine, and convert units of measurement. 
• Use multi-hand and foot controls. 
• Work in all weather and environmental conditions. Ability to wear common safety equipment. 
• Learn proper use of pesticides and herbicides. 
• Act as a lead worker and trainer when assigned to work with Parks Maintenance Worker I staff. 
• Use basic computer software and Computerized Maintenance System program.

PARKS CARETAKER I

Knowledge of:

• The operation, maintenance, and proper use of grounds maintenance equipment. 
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to labor and grounds maintenance work.

Ability to:

• Operate vehicles and truck / trailer combinations requiring a Class “B” CDL license. 
• Operate power tools and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance. 
• Operate tractors, rollers, loaders, forklifts, and other similar equipment. 
• Lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds on a regular basis and fifty (50) pounds occasionally. 
• Wear and use routine safety equipment (vehicle safety belt, safety glasses, respirators, hard hats, etc.). 
• Perform job tasks in all weather conditions.
• Understand, follow and complete oral and written instructions. 
• Read and complete simple reports. 
• Perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide). 
• Swim (for some assignments). 
• Establish and maintain effective public relations. 
• Use basic computer software and Computerized Maintenance System program.

PARKS CARETAKER II

Advanced Knowledge of:

• Polk County parks systems. 
• The operation, maintenance, and proper use of grounds maintenance equipment. 
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to grounds maintenance work. 

Ability to:

• Operate vehicles and truck / trailer combinations requiring a Class “B” CDL license. 
• Operate power tools and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance operations. 
• Operate tractors, mowers, loaders, forklifts, and other similar types of equipment. 
• Perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide). 
• Use basic computer software and Computerized Maintenance System program.
• Lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds on a regular basis and fifty (50) pounds occasionally. 
• Wear and use routine safety equipment (vehicle safety belts, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).
• Perform job tasks in all weather and environmental conditions. 
• Swim (for some assignments).
• Understand, follow, and complete oral and written instructions and prepare simple written reports. 
• Establish and maintain effective public relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II

• Must have six (6) months experience in park system maintenance or related field and have met the mandatory training requirements of a Parks Maintenance Worker I as defined by the Division.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment within this classification.  
• A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PARKS CARETAKER I

• Must have a minimum of an eighth-grade education and one (1) year experience in grounds maintenance or related work and have met the mandatory training requirements for Parks Maintenance Worker I.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class "B" CDL with air brake endorsement at the time of application within this classification.
• A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the required license.

PARKS CARETAKER II

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in grounds and park maintenance or related work and have met the mandatory training requirements of a Parks Caretaker I as defined by the Division.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class "B" CDL with air brake endorsement as the time of application for this classification.
• A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the required licensure and certifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PARKS CARETAKER I

• May be required to work various schedules, at various work sites, for short or long-term assignments. 

PARKS CARETAKER II

• Must have Trenching & Excavation Competent Person certification in accordance with current OSHA regulations.
• Must have a current Florida Ornamental and Turf Pest Control license.
• Successful completion of at least one safety/hazard recognition course as provided by the County OED division or equivalent training.
• May be required to work various schedules, at various work sites, for short or long-term assignments. 

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
 

SPECIAL PREFERENCES

Special preference given to those with experience in the use of transits, chain link fence instructions, turf management, athletic field maintenance and/ or landscape maintenance.