Grounds Maintenance Worker Jobs

***Position open until filled***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who successfully complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are consider public record.

POSITION FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Parks Supervisor, performs duties necessary to support the Parks Division to ensure the proper maintenance of City parks, grounds, green spaces, athletic complexes and fields, and common areas for City owned property and/or facilities providing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs duties to ensure the upkeep of ball fields, recreation centers and athletic complexes through debris and trash removal, painting, and "striping." Responsible for the care, maintenance and repair of artificial turf through vacuuming and disinfecting, and removal and replacement of cushioning pad/padding.
• Duties may include cleaning public restrooms.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Responsible for preparing for events through constructing and/or deconstructing of fencing, barricades, chairs and stages, as well as "set-up" and "tear-down" tasks.
• Performs duties necessary to support the Parks Division to ensure the proper maintenance of City parks, grounds, green spaces, athletic complexes and fields, and common areas for City owned property and/or facilities providing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment. Responsible for the care and replacement of plants and trees, to include but not limited to raking, pruning, mulching, clearing, planting, minor irrigation install and repair, mowing, weeding, edging and painting. Responsible for safely using and proper care and maintenance of all tools and equipment necessary to complete projects, assignments and/or tasks.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to take and follow oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other staff members and the public.
• Ability to understand and guard against job site hazards by observing proper safety precautions. Some knowledge of simple hand tools used in grounds maintenance operations.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and product directions.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure of a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.
• Knowledge and experience normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required; one (1) year work related experience required.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations for application of fertilizers and use of chemical cleaners.
• Ability to work during weekends and night time events and hours of operations.
• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
• Skilled in operating landscaping equipment and hand held and/or power tools.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.
• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.