Parks Maintenance Worker – City of Pinellas Park (Pinellas Park)

by | May 26, 2018 | Job Opportunities

$13.53 an hour
Parks Maintenance Worker

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED: https://selfservice.pinellas-park.com/MSS/EmploymentOpportunities

JOB POSTING: 180083-1

ISSUED: 05/23/2018

HOURS: FULL-TIME

CLOSED: 06/06/2018

STARTING WAGE: $13.53/HR

SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs grounds maintenance work on City parks, rights-of-way, and other City owned properties to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing recreational environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Working in adverse conditions, mows and edges lawns; trims shrubs, installs sod, and sprays chemical in City owned parks, properties, recreation fields, and rights-of-way; works clay into ball fields.
  • Transports heavy equipment and lawn equipment to assigned work areas; transports and arranges picnic tables and other supplies to City lots for special functions; inspects and maintains City equipment and Parks maintained property for safety hazards.
  • Picks up and disposes of trash, maintains park appearance, disposes of clippings and removes animal waste and dead animals; repairs fences; patches concrete; replaces and maintains basketball nets, tennis court nets, and barbecue grills; inspects and replaces worn or damaged playground equipment.
  • Conducts irrigation inspections, installations, adjustments, and repairs; applies chemical, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
  • Must have ability to work overtime and callout as directed, which requires a method of contact during off duty hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of parks maintenance, concepts, and tenets.
  • Knowledge of the City’s policies regarding park maintenance, management, and use.
  • Knowledge of the proper methods of disposing of trash, trimmings, and other refuse.
  • Knowledge of tools and equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Skill in following oral and written instructions.
  • Skill in operating landscaping equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work involves moderate physical effort in the outdoors and requires standing, walking, or getting in difficult positions. May be required to move objects weighing up to 60 pounds on occasion.
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent in education and the equivalent of one (1) years’ experience performing general building, facility, or structural maintenance in adverse conditions.
  • Must have the ability to possess and maintain within the first six months of employment a Florida DOT approved intermediate level traffic control qualification, Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer, and Limited Lawn and Ornamental License for pesticide applicators.
  • Requires a valid Florida CDL Class B license with air brake and tanker endorsement. May have a temporary permit and obtain required CDL license within ninety (90) days of date of hire.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK:

The City’s mission is to provide superior yet cost-effective services to our community through teamwork, a “can-do” attitude, continual improvement, and genuine respect for all people.

In a culture dedicated to service to the community and personal growth, the City of Pinellas Park gives its employees a sense of purpose and engagement that drives them to be the best that they can be every day. Our workforce is diverse and dynamic, and it’s common to see employees celebrating 10, 20, 30, or more years with the City.

There are constant opportunities to train and educate yourself in your field through education assistance and job certification paid training, as well as internal opportunities for personal growth and development. We have a culture that promotes from within; hard work and self-development can prepare you for the opportunities that arise.

TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please complete a City of Pinellas Park Application for Employment. Applications are available via our website: https://selfservice.pinellas-park.com/MSS/EmploymentOpportunities. The application must be submitted online by private or public computer, or you can stop by Human Resources to use an available computer.

For questions or additional information, please contact Human Resources at 727-369-0633.

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.

Skills testing can be requested by the hiring official at their discretion. Such testing will be based on the qualifications and requirements of the position and will aim to assess the skills and abilities possessed by candidates as they are relevant to the advertised position.

All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment.

All positions are subject to a drug screening. The City of Pinellas Park follows federal guidelines on the use of marijuana and a positive screening for this substance will lead to disqualification.

~EEO/Veterans Preference/AT-WILL/DFWP~

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $13.53 /hour

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