Park Maint Spec - Leisure Job Lake Worth area,Florida USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: PARK MAINT SPEC I - LEISURE
The City of Lake Worth invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks Maintenance Specialist-(Leisure).

This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly rate of $18.4111. The position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU) collective bargaining agreement.

This position will work at the Northwest Ball fields Complex, 900 22nd Ave N Lake Worth Beach FL, 33460.

In addition, this position offers:

Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
13 Paid Holidays
3 Floating Holidays
City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
Retirement Plan

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a semi skilled position requiring manual work and the application of technique and knowledge above a basic laborer in maintenance, repair, some construction and service activities.
An employee in this class performs a substantial volume of laboring tasks requiring limited skills or special knowledge acquired through training or work experience.
Assignments frequently include the operation of less complex automotive, gas-powered equipment, trucks, hand and power tools, with some specialized equipment like draggers and mowers.
An employee in this class may be assigned to other divisions/sections during slack periods in the employee's original area of assignment.
Employees in the class usually work under close supervision or where work is routine and repetitive under general supervision in accordance with specific instruction and with defined procedures and schedules.
Work will be reviewed while in progress and upon completion for adherence to instructions and conformance with established standards.
Work is performed with minimal independence but with direction by the Parks Maintenance Specialist II and reviewed by the Grounds Supervisor through reports and daily work logs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Cleans all elements of the parks; restrooms, concession areas, sitting areas, playing fields and spectator areas.
Empties trash cans and transports to dumpster.
Pressure cleans and blows areas free of debris and dirt.
Performs a variety of laboring duties in the maintenance of athletic fields and buildings; including but not limited to mowing, edging, weeding, dragging, lining, lip repair, clay maintenance, waters, grading, fertilizing, applying common herbicides, and cutting small tree limbs.
Using hand or power tools, installs bases, mounds, goal posts, fences and gates, replaces light bulbs, A/C filters, paints and sands, installs windscreens and signs, and puts together athletic equipment from instructions.
May be required on occasions to set up tables, chairs, tents, and special event displays.
Performs related work as required

JOB STANDARDS:

An employee in this class must be dressed for work every day properly with uniform and proper shoes/boots.
Employee must be aware of safety issues, and OHSA regulations for his job while working in a public area.
Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of tools and their maintenance, methods and materials used in general maintenance work.
Must have the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in inclement weather.

EQUIPMENT:

Employee must have some knowledge of multiple gas-powered equipment, trailers, hand and power tools, mowers, and maintenance thereof.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED, 1-2 years' experience in the field, valid driver's license, CDL encouraged, and may be required later on in employment. Read, write, and understand English instructions. Some basic computer skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate gas powered equipment for extended periods of time.
Requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, and reach up and down.
Employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Acceptable hearing and vision with or without correction is necessary.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work outside in a dusty and hot environment, sometimes a soiled and dirty…


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