Parks and Natural Resources - Parks Maintenance Worker I​/II or Parks Caretaker I​/II; Lakeland

Position: Parks and Natural Resources - Parks Maintenance Worker I / II or Parks Caretaker I / II (Lakeland)
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II OR PARKS CARETAKER I / II

NOW OFFERING A $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

SALARY

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I - PG 05 $ 16.08 hourly, nonexempt.

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PG 06 $ 16.34 hourly, nonexempt.

PARKS CARETAKER I - PG 08, $17.53 hourly, nonexempt.

PARKS CARETAKER II - PG 10, $19.33 hourly, nonexempt.

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

Work Schedule:

Three twelve-hour shifts:
Friday - Sunday, 7:00AM - 7:30PM

Location:

Lakeland (Saddle Creek Park)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

* Medical, Dental, Vision

* Life Insurance

* FRS Retirement

* 10 Paid Holidays

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Education Incentives

* Deferred Compensation Plan

* Wellness Incentives

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Free Employee Gym

* Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I

This is routine unskilled light and heavy manual labor work in parks and buildings. Employees in this class are responsible for the satisfactory performance of construction and maintenance activities involving manual labor.

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II

This is semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of park facilities. Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks of a light to moderately heavy nature which are necessary to properly maintain and operate public parks, playgrounds, and other facilities. All work is done according to prescribed departmental policies, rules and regulations. Regular and special assignments are outlined by a superior who reviews work through personal inspection.

PARKS CARETAKER I

This is manual labor work involving skills in various ground maintenance and construction tasks in County Parks. Employees in this class perform laborious tasks requiring acquired skills in the use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment, trucks and tractors for the maintenance of park facilities and grounds. Duties include removing, cleaning adjusting and lubricating mechanical equipment and assisting tradesmen in a variety of repair and construction projects.

Employees in this class are responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools or equipment used. Instructions are received orally or in written form and routine tasks are performed with considerable independence, more difficult work is performed under the supervision of a Parks Caretaker II or skilled craftsman. Employee may be required to perform as a crew leader for subordinate staff.

PARKS CARETAKER II

This is manual labor work involving advanced skills in various ground maintenance and construction tasks in the County Parks. Employees in this class perform tasks requiring advanced acquired skills and may perform as lead workers on a regular basis. Duties include all types of grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, janitorial tasks and field supervision of staff. Duties may also include performing highly skilled work in irrigation maintenance/ installation.

Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor who reviews work for timely completion, efficient use of manpower, equipment and materials, and quality workmanship.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Performs a variety of manual labor tasks not requiring specialized knowledge and skills. Cleans and sanitizes park buildings and restrooms. Cuts grass, pulls weeds, rakes, edges sidewalks, trim hedges. Digs holes and trenches, plants trees and plants. Loads and unloads materials, removes litter, cleans vehicles and equipment. Operates pick-up trucks, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pressure washers and other small equipment.

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Performs a variety of park maintenance work not requiring the skilled performance of a given craft or trade including repair of buildings, tables, and barbeque grills. Applies fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides using hand operated applicators. Installs and repairs chain link fence. Assembles and repairs bleachers, picnic tables, and other park furnishings. Removes litter and empties trash containers.…