About the Department

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 

1. Maintains various grounds, fields, and parks by performing mowing, weeding, tilling, raking, digging and other manual labor tasks.
2. Lines and rakes fields for athletics activities.
3. Sprays grounds with insecticides and herbicides and spreads fertilizer.
4. Installs turf and seeds on fields, parks and other grounds.
5. Helps maintain equipment and facilities by performing manual labor and semi-skilled work.
6. Performs litter control functions; cleans restrooms; sets up various areas.
7. Operates groundskeeping vehicles.  Performs preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles.
8. Coordinates recreation programs with community recreation leaders.
9. Makes daily written and oral reports.
10. Informs and directs public in the use of facilities.
11. Insures parks are in a safe condition for the public's use.
12. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

 
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 

1. Knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf installation.
2. Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work.
3. Knowledge of groundskeeping practices and principles.
4. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions.
5. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
6. Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools.

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 

1. High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. 
2. Two (2) years of ground maintenance experience.
3. Some recreation or related activities experience.

 
(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)
 
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
 

1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

 
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
 

1. Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds).
2. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
3. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
4. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
5. Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping.
6. Driving.
7. Operating equipment.

 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
 

1. Works outside in various weather conditions.
2. Exposure to chemicals (insecticides and herbicides).
3. Heights (up to 15 feet).

 
(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)