Groundskeeper I - Elsie Logan Memorial Park

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Semiskilled manual labor position in connection with general maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, facilities, and buildings. Performs routine duties under limited supervision. Operates and assists with maintaining light-duty construction/maintenance equipment required in the performance of duties. Cleans, mows, edges, trims, and generally maintains grounds, recreation areas, and athletic fields. Plants, prunes, and trims bushes, shrubs, and trees. Places and removes sod and other landscape materials. Assists with watering, spraying, and fertilizing. Assists with layout, conditioning, striping, and preparing athletic fields for use. Cleans and performs various custodial duties within buildings and facilities, including emptying trash, cleaning rest rooms, stripping and waxing floors. Assists with basic building maintenance such as painting, repairing doors, changing A/C air filters and light bulbs. Assists with monitoring and maintaining operating supplies. Assists with public relations, including enforcement of rules and regulations and providing information. Assists with maintaining basic written records and reports pertaining to daily and weekly activities. Helps keep supervision and administration informed orally and in writing. Performs related work as required. Knowledge of general groundskeeping and building maintenance practices. Knowledge of the methods and tools used in this work. Ability to operate light-duty construction/maintenance equipment in the performance of duties. Ability to understand and carry out general oral and written instructions. Ability to convey basic information orally and in writing. Ability to deal tactfully with public. Skill in the use of hand tools utilized in basic construction/maintenance activities.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, and walk frequently. Ability to perform manual labor duties out-of-doors, sometimes under adverse conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from High School or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of experience in general groundskeeping and/or park facility related maintenance.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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