General Maintenance / Dock Worker

Semi-skilled manual labor in connection with general maintenance and upkeep of parks and park facilities. Incumbent will perform a variety of maintenance work and light construction tasks, as well as assist the public and ensure public safety at county parks and boat ramps. Incumbent will be responsible for the parking areas at Pine Island, Hernando Beach boat ramp, and Rogers Park. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include weekends and holidays. The principal location and schedule that is assigned to this position has the potential to change due to operational needs of the department.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Weekend overtime may be required. Provides excellent customer service with the ability to communicate effectively. May be assigned principally to Pine Island OR Dock Worker positions during the high-traffic time frames of the season or as needed and subsequently assigned for general maintenance for the parks during the slower months. Cleans and restocks restrooms. Performs custodial duties within parks. Performs basic repairs on park fixtures and facilities. Repairs and maintains playground equipment. Maintains grounds (rakes, weeds, picks up trash and disposes of same). Mows, trims, edges, sods, and waters turf areas. Trims and removes trees. Maintains appearance of the park (i.e., removal of trash and debris), including parking lot, beach, boat ramp, showers, picnic area, playground area, volleyball courts, sports fields… etc. Directs vehicles to available docking areas and parking locations/spaces while keeping traffic congestion to a minimum. Repair a variety of fences. Performs field maintenance using small equipment. Performs painting tasks on park amenities and buildings. Performs minor construction and maintenance on athletic fields and courts. Operates most equipment associated with lawn/turf maintenance. Transports equipment used in daily activities from site to site. Regular attendance. Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). One (1) to two (2) years of experience in performing manual labor. A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by current insurance carrier. This position is subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine when necessary. ICS 100, 200, & 700 required within 90 days, Required Competencies Knowledge of safe, efficient, and effective use of equipment. material control in reference to waste, misuse, needs and stock. Ability to direct traffic to parking area after launching vessels and assisting customers with pay-to-park app as required. control congestive traffic at boat ramp docking or beach parking area. work independently without close supervision and make sound judgment decisions. understand, interpret and carry out oral and written instructions. establish and maintain good working relationships with departments, associates and the general public. recognize safety hazards and enforce safety regulations and precautions. Physical Demands Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrective lenses), walking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, handling, lifting, repetitive motion, speaking, visual acuity, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation, eye, hand and foot coordination. Work is heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Environmental Conditions Works outdoors in various weather conditions with potential exposure to dust, dirt, noise, heavy rains and wind, and vibration. Equipment Used All tools of the building trade. Grade: 1 *****Veterans Preference Position***** Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr