Maintenance Aide - Parks And Recreation

This is a non-exempt position which is unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual work.

The employee in this classification is responsible for the performance of light and heavy manual labor which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill; however, as work experience is gained, employee may be assigned to somewhat more difficult tasks of a semi-skilled nature.  Work is usually performed under the immediate direction of an employee of higher classification; however, constant supervision is not necessary for familiar tasks, which can be carried out without difficulty once they are learned.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

May spray foliage and lawns for weed control.

May cut and edge grass with hand tools and power-operated machines.

May install trees and shrubbery to maintain landscaping throughout the City.

May trim and fertilize trees shrubbery and lawns.

May provide general care to lawns and grounds, remove dirt, rubbish, weeds, leaves and other refuse from grounds.

May prune trees to eliminate hazards and preserve the beauty of the trees on municipal streets and property.

May clean and care for public buildings and other municipal property, sweep, mop, scrub floors, wash windows, walls and paint.

May take down, move and erect benches, portable stages, seats and chairs or equipment, as needed.

May line playing fields, drag, water, weed and maintain landscaped area of sport fields.

May repair and maintain playground equipment to keep in proper operating condition.

May perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing and landscaping tasks and general maintenance of municipal buildings, equipment and property; may work as a helper to a skilled trades worker.

May wash and wax vehicles and equipment.

May perform miscellaneous pick up and delivery of errands, as required.

Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules and regulations prescribed by the City.

Performs related work as required and as directed.

This position does not have final procurement authority.

Performs any assigned duty before, during and after an emergency.Some knowledge of tools and equipment used in general grounds, parks and ballfield maintenance.

Some knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of proper use of safety practices.

Ability to perform ballfield maintenance to include but not limited to raking, lining, hoeing, watering, base installation, goal installation, etc.

Ability to work flexible work schedule. Ability to operate assigned equipment safely. Ability to paint and install playground equipment and fences; maintain and install irrigation systems.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

Ability to operate a City vehicle and must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, department officials and the general public.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

LiveScan Fingerprint Process   

Incumbents in this job class are required to undergo a Level 2 Background Screening as required by the State of Florida. The screening includes a photograph, fingerprint-based searches of criminal records nationally, and is performed using the electronic LiveScan process.Seasonal Work (May through September). Must have ability to work flexible schedule. May include evenings, holidays and weekends.