Parks Service Technician III

Parks Service Technician III

The City of Clearwater is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

Entry salary: $46,355.40. Current recruitment for Irrigation, Median Landscape, Mainland Landscape Teams & Ballfields/Athletics.

Under limited supervision, the Parks Service Technician III provides leadership, direction, and supervision of all semi-skilled and skilled manual work of ordinary difficulty in the care, keeping, and beautification of all parks, landscape, grounds, and recreation facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Supervises, schedules, organizes, and coordinates the work of the Park Service Technicians; provides guidance and direction for constructing, repairing, cleaning, maintaining, and beautifying facilities, properties, and grounds.
• Maintains athletic fields, directs weekly maintenance tasks, and ensures the proper set up for leagues and programs.
• Coordinates, schedules, and organizes tournaments, leagues, and different sports user groups; ensures appropriate staff is scheduled for tournaments and leagues.
• Delegates, oversees, and monitors the servicing of landscaped areas of the parks and recreation department; ensures mowing, trimming, weeding, and assisting with irrigation; assists with irrigation service and repair, chemical applications, and other landscaping tasks.
• Applies sprays, chemicals, and spreads granular applications of pesticides and fertilizers; demonstrates skill and knowledge to ensure safety and compliance.
• Delegates, performs, and oversees the general maintenance in relation to grounds, facility, and park amenities; services, cleans, and monitors the condition of the public restrooms within the parks department and facilities.
• Serves as gardener, caretaker, park maintenance worker, and janitor for any and all service needs of the department; ensures appropriate staff is assigned and delegated work, and may engage with customers regarding facility conditions.
• Performs tasks involving the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment, and the operation of City vehicles such as pickup trucks and small dump trucks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required. Certificate for the application of lawn and ornamental pesticides. Must have or be able to acquire a limited lawn and ornamental applicator license through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within one (1) year of hire. For Landscape and Athletics Divisions, exempting Irrigation Technicians.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND two (2) years of experience as a laborer in the care and maintenance of parks or other similar grounds; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Proper landscape, athletic field, and grounds maintenance procedures
• Athletic field layouts, turf grasses, and irrigation techniques
• Layout of softball and baseball diamonds
• Hand and power tools and equipment
• Department policies and protocols
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in:

• Operate and use hand and power tools, small trucks and other equipment
• Managing, scheduling, and coordinating athletic fields, tournaments, and programs
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Using radio and communicating work
• Read, understand, and apply warning labels
• Dealing tactfully with customers
• Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Operating a computer with general proficiency