Park Attendant

Under close supervision, maintains park restrooms and facilities, mows parks and roadways, performs related grounds maintenance tasks throughout the City as needed and performs related duties as assigned.

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Cleans, sweeps and mops restrooms.
• Stocks restroom with toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, etc.
• Dumps trash baskets
• Collects and disposes of leaves, dirt, rubbish and refuse from all City properties.
• Sweeps sidewalks, shelters and shelter tables.
• Washes picnic tables.
• Performs other janitorial and custodial services.
• Performs all work in an orderly and tidy manner.
• Required to perform landscape maintenance when necessary, per Groundskeeper job description.
• Monitors and communicates with park patrons for compliance with park rules.

• Knowledge of groundskeeping and custodial practices and procedures, including the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial and groundskeeping work.
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles, hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to assist in maintenance of traffic.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy at all times with park patrons.

• Exposure to potential physical harm, infectious disease, extreme weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time in good and bad weather extremes.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy or bulky items frequently up to 100 lbs.
• Performs all other related work as may be required.
• Works flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
• Must be able to wear PPE required to perform the essential functions of the job.

City vehicles up to and including those requiring Class D license, tractors, mowers, blower, edger, chain saw, string trimmer, lopper, rakes, shovels, hoes and common hand tools.

Combination of one year of custodial, grounds maintenance or other experience in performing heavy manual labor in an outdoor environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Obtain FDOT Flagging Certificate within 6 months of hire.