Senior Maintenance Worker – Parks, Recreation, and Culture-Ballfields Position Available In [Unknown county], Florida

Senior Maintenance Worker – Parks, Recreation, and Culture-Ballfields 
Salary $1,337.60 Biweekly Location

FL 32117, FL

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 25-00471 Department Community Services Division Parks, Recreation & Culture Opening Date 05/08/2025 Closing Date 5/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Major Functions The County of Volusia is looking for a Senior Maintenance Worker for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. This role is based at Robert Strickland Park in Daytona, Florida. The responsibilities include performing semi-skilled manual labor such as clearing brush from roadsides, lining ballfields, sweeping pathways, cleaning restrooms, removing trash and debris, and maintaining lawns and bushes by cutting, trimming, watering, and fertilizing. Additionally, the position involves cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, pavilions, and park facilities. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have at least one (1) year of experience in maintaining a park, operating commercial lawn maintenance equipment and facility maintenance experience. Illustrative Duties (

NOTE:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Performs all duties assigned of a Park Maintenance Worker.
Operates commercial landscape equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, blowers, brush cutters, bunker rakes, sod cutters, chain saws, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, and pressure washers.
Operates mid-size tractors with attachments, powered lifts (elevated platforms), and various construction equipment, including dump trucks, skid steer loaders, generators, saws, and air-powered tools.
Supports repair technicians and journeymen in their tasks. Aids in field maintenance and service work on equipment in use.
Operates both vehicle-mounted and portable spray equipment.
Assists with application, storage, mixing and loading herbicides for vegetation control.
Clears brush and debris from parks. Sweeps sidewalks and removes refuse and paper from grounds. Cuts, trims, and waters trees & landscape materials.
Performs minor repairs under close supervision such as changing lights and unstopping toilets.
Washes and cleans vehicles and equipment as required.
Keeps restrooms and locker rooms supplied with necessary papers, soaps, and towels.
Cleans and sanitizes park restrooms, shower areas, pavilions and playgrounds.
Maintains biking, hiking, and equestrian trails.
Loads and unloads heavy material from trucks and vans.
Assists in moving furniture, equipment, and/or large or heavy objects.
Performs scheduled housekeeping duties throughout the facility and area grounds.
Assists with ballfield maintenance, prepares fields for daily use.
Picks up and delivers parts and supplies as directed.
Cleans and prepares pavilions, ball fields and buildings for rentals.
May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Senior Maintenance Worker – Starting $16.72 High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker or two (2) years of experience in construction and/or general maintenance work. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the required experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire and maintain thereafter. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have at least one (1) year of experience in maintaining a park, operating commercial lawn maintenance equipment and facility maintenance experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Depending on assignment All knowledge, skills, and abilities of Maintenance Worker. Knowledge of basic tools used in maintenance and construction work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to laboring work.
Ability to perform routine unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual work.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to perform work without direct supervision.
Ability to fill out daily task sheets.
Ability to safely operate a pick-up truck and small trailer and safely secure loads.
Ability to safely tow and back up a trailer.
Ability to safely operate a mid-size tractor w/attachments and powered lifts (elevated platforms)
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to interact effectively with others.
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Mental Demands:

 Ability to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, floor plans, memos, and directions. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information. Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.

Physical Demands:

Ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and other equipment. Peripheral vision. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry 50 pounds grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend and stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain.

Environmental Demands:

Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including but not limited to heat, humidity, wind and cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes, and confined spaces. Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans’ preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws. Employer
County of Volusia
Address
125 W New York Avenue DeLand, Florida, 32720
Phone
386-736-5951 Website
http://www.volusia.org/humanresources

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