General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate semi-skilled work in the maintenance of municipal parks and grounds, including general park areas, roadway medians and swales, golf greens, fairways, tees, bunkers and rough, and clay/turf athletic fields and clay tennis courts. Installs, repairs, maintains and cares for parks, grounds and related structures and equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Education and Experience: 

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; and 
• Six (6) months of general maintenance experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses:

• Position may require possession of a Florida Restricted Use Pesticide license, a Best Management Practices Certification, and/or Fertilizers Applicators License.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally required to wear facial protection gear in the application of chemicals.
• Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, respirator, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, face shield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts.

Post-Offer Background Requirements:
The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)