Parks Services Specialist

Semiskilled work in construction, maintenance of athletic fields, landscaping, facility maintenance, inspections, and other assignments to areas of service within the Martin County Parks and Recreation department. A person in this position is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in performance of assigned tasks.

Work is primarily performed under the general supervision of a Senior Parks Specialist, Lead Parks Services Specialist, Parks Supervisor or Parks Superintendent. May assist in leading the work of crew members, community service workers/volunteers, and inmate trustees in their assigned area.

Depending on the assigned area the Parks Services Specialist has oversight of various community activities related to the assigned specialized park and recreation areas and is the lead worker in the event the Senior Parks Services Specialist, Lead Parks Services Specialist or Parks Supervisor are absent.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Operates large equipment such as mowers, tractors with attachments, utility vehicles, specialized athletic turf and athletic field/court equipment.

Drives light and heavy trucks sometimes pulling equipment trailers.

Operates small power equipment such as string trimmers, edger's, blowers, sod cutters, chainsaws, power pole pruners, hedgers, pressure washers, janitorial and other related equipment.

Assists in maintaining, repairing, assembling and installing park structures, features and amenities.

Performs routine mechanical and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Picks up trash, litter and fallen limbs; cuts and trims grassy areas; waters and weeds landscape beds, cleans restrooms, picnic shelters, sites and recreation areas; cleans roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, boardwalks and dune crossovers; operates and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to power equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, debris blowers and chain saws.

Grooms ball-fields and performs athletic field maintenance under supervision.

May assist in irrigation and/or application of fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides as requested by supervisor.

Completes daily work management reports relating to time and materials.

Assists in safety and quality inspections.

Assumes lead worker responsibilities as requested by supervisor.

Works weekends, nights, holidays and during declared emergencies.

Projects a positive image when representing the County.

Sets appropriate personal and professional standards for self.

Understands how individual job tasks, responsibilities and projects relate to the departmental goals.

Participates actively and contributes personal knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve team goals.

Performs assigned duties and communicates status of progress to other team members.

Respects contributions of all team members.

Participates in the development of team goals.

Seeks direction, responds positively and readily adapts to a change in the work environment.

Changes behavior in response to feedback and learns from experience.

Performs work related to this job description as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Working knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in construction and related maintenance and repair work.

Working knowledge of the equipment, tools, methods and materials used relative to the repair and operation of park structures and features.

Working knowledge of landscaping and plant care methods and techniques.

Working knowledge of basic plumbing and irrigation systems.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safely precautions.

Working knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and equipment.

Working knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of small power equipment and skill in use and care of hand tools and other related materials and equipment.

Ability to meet the requirements of the Inmate/Trusty Utilization Standard Operating Procedure to successfully work with inmate trusty workers.

Ability to work with community service and volunteer workers.

Ability to operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, light and heavy trucks with trailer units.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and deal tactfully and diplomatically with the general public.

Ability to operate and utilize computers, handheld devices and computer programs.

Ability to cooperate with other units to attain common goals.

Must possess a High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance, construction maintenance and repair, plumbing, irrigation systems, landscaping and plant care, or equipment operation.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to use hands to fingers; handle or feel; operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping/kneeling, couching and/or crawling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Work is performed primarily outdoors.

Exposure to heat and cold.

May work around odors and fumes, exposure to hazardous chemicals, noise and light conditions.

Involves frequent interaction with people.

ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.