Parks Maintenance Specialist Position Available In Volusia, Florida
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Job Description
Parks Maintenance Specialist
City of Orange City
Location:
On site / Orange City, FL, USA
Job type: Permanent / Full-Time
Sector and subsector: Public Sector | General
Hourly Fixed Salary:
$ 16.40 JOB SUMMARY The Parks Maintenance Specialist performs various tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of the city-owned parks and facilities to ensure a safe, attractive and functional environment for employees and the general public. This includes the maintenance and repair of public parks, athletic fields, and other facilities; performs a variety of repair tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Parks Maintenance (30%)
Performs general grounds maintenance outdoors, year-round in all types of weather conditions; duties include but not limited to mowing grass, edging, trimming and blowing walkways and other paved areas, removing weeds, overgrown vegetation, raking, installing landscape materials, mulching beds, removal/trims trees, pruning trees and shrubbery, watering turf and plants, removing trash and debris; applying pesticides and herbicides, fertilizing turf and plants
Assists in planning, organizing, and set up of special events to include holiday decorating
Facility Maintenance (30%)
Performs general facility maintenance including but not limited to, irrigation system operation/maintenance; painting, installing signs, pressure washing, changing light bulbs/fixtures, performs general construction/renovation work such as light electrical and plumbing. Installs and/or repairs fencing, loads, hauls equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites, performs tasks related to sports field maintenance such as dragging/raking fields, laying seed/sod. Maintains safe playgrounds equipment by performing daily inspections; maintains and repairs splash pad
Custodial Maintenance (30%)
Performs custodial maintenance of recreational facilities, grounds and buildings: to include restroom maintenance, trash disposal, restocking supplies, cleaning floors, monitor building security by performing such tasks as unlocking/locking doors after/before operating hours
Equipment Maintenance (10%)
Mechanical maintenance of City issued equipment such as truck/trailer; tractor; mower, tiller; aerator and small equipment; maintains cleanliness and neatness of vehicle, equipment, and tools
OTHER DUTIES
Work city events that occur after normal operating hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Rotational on-call shifts to open parks
Represents the Department at meetings involving assigned activities
All employees will have a role in the City’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as may be designated in the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
A minimum of two (2) years related work experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or a similar field
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years experience in facilities maintenance
Two (2) years experience in turf maintenance
ADDITONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Valid Florida Driver’s license Limited Lawn and Ornamental Certification, must obtain within 1 year of hire
Certified Pool Operator certification, must obtain within 1 year of hire
COMPETENCIES
General knowledge of ground maintenance and installation, and proper equipment
General knowledgeable of landscaping, irrigation, pump repairs, and chemical feed lines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other related computer skills
Ability to operate a mower, blower, edger, trimmer, sprayer, a variety of hand and power tools/ small machinery, and other equipment to maintain public grounds and facilities
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, physically able to work outside year-round.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to operate motor vehicles and maintain required equipment
Ability to complete various forms, reports and other documents
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to recognize safety hazards and to take precautionary measures to protect self and others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management personnel, co-workers, outside agencies and the general public
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete job demands
Ability to use decision making skills and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works indoors and works outdoors in various weather conditions
Works below ground level following safety procedures
Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, in or with moving objects, offensive odors
Moderate to loud noise level in the work environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift, carry, pull, move, and manipulate up to 40 pounds with proper mechanics and equipment
Must be physically able to operate a vehicle, equipment, various hand and/or power tools, etc.
Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
Sufficient manual dexterity to allow the use of power tools, a keyboard, and writing
Sufficient visual acuity to read and comprehend departmental reports and documents • Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
BENEFITS
Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) earned per year
12 paid holidays
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
Option 457(b) retirement program
Medical and Dental Insurance with no employee premium
Employer provided Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Optional Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, and Supplemental Health Benefits
Free Gym Membership Option
Education Reimbursement Program This position will be posted through June 3rd, 2025. Applications must be submitted prior to this closing date to be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D The City of Orange City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Individuals selected for employment must first pass a background and driving history check before commencing work with the City of Orange City.
