Park Maintenance Worker

Performs manual work in construction, maintenance and repair of all public grounds within the Village limits.

• Mows, edges, rakes, weeds, and participates in the cleaning of greens, parks, roadway greenery and open space areas.
• Maintains Village trees by pruning and removing dead and damaged limbs and trees.
• Performs brush chipping, root pruning and stump grinding.
• Operates and maintains tree-trimming equipment, aerial lift trucks, chain saws, pole and root pruners, stump grinders, and brush chipper.
• Performs traffic control of ensure safety of cars, pedestrians and tree crews in traffic areas.
• Performs such duties as hauling heavy material, repairing roads, cutting grass, demolition work and various other preparatory work for the trades.
• Performs simple and elementary work not specifically related to the trades, such as moving heavy furniture, equipment or materials.
• Inspects, washes, sweeps, cleans, paints and repairs equipment and facilities as part of routine maintenance of any public facilities.
• Performs minor semi-skilled building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades.
• Repairs of potholes, sidewalks, and installation of signs.
• Performs routine maintenance on hand operated and power equipment, including but not limited to electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems, used in daily work assignments.
• Carries out seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, mulching, and pest and weed control as necessary and when directed.
• Plants and prunes turf, trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from right-of-ways, buildings and grounds; pick up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed and as directed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions, programs and tournaments.
• Pressure washes sidewalks, walkways and any other building and or right-of-way areas as necessary.
• Operates pressure washing equipment including maintenance of equipment.
• Sets up cones, barricades and other traffic safety equipment as necessary while working in the public right-of-way.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of equipment and tools, grounds-keeping work or equivalent combination of education and experience. Specialized training or experience in painting, maintenance and repair or a related field is highly desired.

• Must Possess and maintain or be able to obtain within (2) months of hire, a valid Commercial or Public Applicator Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) license, with Ornamental and Turf endorsement, issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Must have a working knowledge of irrigation systems, including operations and maintenance.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance, minor repairs and safety precautions.
• Must have field skill proficiency in the use of cutting and power tools.
• Must be physically able to perform duties, which may require walking, crawling, kneeling, or standing for prolonged periods of time and heavy lifting.
• Must have good eyesight, including depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must maintain high ethical, honesty and moral standards.
• Must be prepared and available to work during a hurricane in the Village’s EOC.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desired.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Applicants must complete all requirements established by the Village of Pinecrest for…