Parks Maintenance Worker III City of West Palm Beach - 3.7 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $17.00 - $19.98 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CDL B Commercial truck driving High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Description Job Title Parks Maintenance Worker III Department Parks & Recreation/ Parks Maintenance City Information The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where high performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build upon its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at or above market and comprehensive health and retirement benefits that are second to none. In furtherance of these goals, the City has implemented a new salary structure in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries were increased by 7%. Additionally, all City positions including on-call and part time positions have a minimum hourly starting rate of $17.00 or higher. Certain non-public safety positions may qualify for hybrid work arrangements under specific conditions. If you are a high performer, seeking an opportunity to blossom and grow, we have a place for you in our workforce. We invite you to join our team - apply today! The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,286 - 2021) with its sunny, palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise. Among the City's many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike. Incorporated in 1894 and encompassing over 55 square miles, the county seat of Palm Beach County is one the fastest growing areas in the country. The City offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida living. Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience. Explore the many opportunities available for joining our diverse and winning team! Summary Under limited supervision, operates a variety of equipment used in the tree trimming industry such as but no limited to aerial lifts, lighting loaders, chainsaws, etc. The incumbent is responsible for the safe operation and set up of the work zone; and performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Which are not in any hierarchical order) 1. Utilizes a variety of equipment such as aerial trucks, lighting loaders, water trucks, stump grinders, tractors, large tractor mowers, backhoe, bobcat, and excavator used to maintain City owned property. 2. Maintain City trees for public safety by performing tree pruning and tree removal functions; remove dead and damaged limbs and trees; plant, water, fertilize, and care for City trees. 3. Use climbing saddle, rope and harness to access and move safely in trees. 4. Operate and maintain tree-trimming equipment including trucks, aerial lift truck, chain saws, pole pruner, root pruner, stump grinder, and brush chipper. 5. Perform traffic control to ensure safety of cars, pedestrians, and tree crew in traffic areas. 6. Removes, hauls and dispose of trash, sod, dirt, stumps; replaces sod as necessary to restore job site. 7. Plants new trees or removes dead, dying, diseased, non-native trees, and vegetation, as required. 8. Mows grass with lawn mower, edges roadways, sidewalks, curbs, around trees and headstones, pulls and removes weeds from flower beds, trims trees, hedges at various heights, and removes exotic trees and vegetation from natural areas. 9. Picks up and removes tree limbs, branches and palm fronds, clears and cleans streets, alleys and job sites of debris, pull vines off fences; loads and hauls trash, sand, and mulch. Picks up trash, debris and tree limbs from medians, parks and public recreational areas. 10. Plants flowers, applies fertilizer, prunes plants and trees, plants or removes trees, lays sod and performs other grounds maintenance duties. 11. Operates various automotive vehicles and light to heavy equipment; may perform maintenance and repairs as required. 12. Performs preventative maintenance and safety checks on trucks and other equipment used in the care and maintenance of plants, trees, and grassy areas. 13. Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices; supports and actively participates in the City's safety programs. 14. Performs all duties assigned of Parks Maintenance Worker I and II. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned. Salary Salary $19.98 Hourly (Pay Grade 43) Excellent Benefits! Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED (education will be verified using the "Education Requirements" listed below) and three (3) years grounds maintenance experience to include but not limited to playgrounds, heavy equipment/truck operation, and/or athletics fields, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A current and valid Florida Commercial Driver's license Class B is required. Special Driving Requirements Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations. Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks or less or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been cleared will not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges. Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.

Education Requirements:

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by: a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above. International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements. Additional Details The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency:

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City. How To Apply If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the button. The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment. Currency USD Closing Date Amount of Travel Work At Home