Equipment Operator II (Sansone

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: $21.00/HR.

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs semi-skilled and manual work in maintaining various parks, courts, ball fields, grounds, and facilities. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained.

• Performs routine grounds and road right-of-way clearing and maintenance: cuts grass with power mowers, including push-type, zero-turn, or tractor mowers; uses string trimmer, edger, hedge trimmer, blower; cleans and maintains grounds maintenance equipment; cuts, hoes and sprays weeds; trims and prunes shrubbery and small trees; rakes leaves and other debris; edges curbs; lays sod or seed as required; loads trash and trimmings onto a trailer or truck;
  
  sweeps or blows sidewalks and parking lots; cleans restrooms and floors; conducts litter removal; inspects and repairs irrigation systems; prepares areas for public use.
• Prepares ball fields for play by measuring for field layout, paint or chalk lining, working clay, and setting up needed equipment.
• Prepares clay tennis courts for play by dragging, blowing, clearing lines, and other procedures.
• Applies insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• Makes daily written and oral reports.
• Informs and assists public in the use of facilities.
• Assumes all supervisory duties and responsibilities in the absence of immediate supervisor.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques, practices, and principles.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools.
• Positive customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with others or work independently, task oriented.
• Self-starter, shows initiative, able to follow instructions.

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted at the City Manager’s discretion.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and must be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment.

• Outdoor work in all types of weather.

• Assumes all supervisory duties and responsibilities in the absence of immediate supervisor.

Code:
Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

• Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)
• Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)
• Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)
• Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Climbing (use of legs and arms)
• Climbing (legs only)
• Good near vision
• Good distant vision
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Distinguishing basic colors
• Distinguishing shades of colors
• Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Straight pulling
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Jumping
• Running
• Throwing
• Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)
• Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)
• Other – towing and backing a trailer

Code:
Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/…