Park Maintenance Technician

Job TitleParks Maintenance WorkerJob DescriptionResponsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work for a variety of parks maintenance duties, including but not limited to; ball field maintenance (mowing, clay work, line/chalk, turf repairs, etc.), landscaping, landscape maintenance, litter control, transporting equipment, building and restroom cleaning, minor repairs, completing park records/reports, dealing with park users' concerns/problems and assisting in special events. Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor and/or the Park Operations Technician IV.Essential Job FunctionsParticipates in routine to advanced maintenance and repair duties.Performs semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the skill trades.Operates specialized athletic turf and field maintenance equipment in the mowing, grooming of clay infields, edging, weeding, trimming and pruning of grounds, shrubs, trees and plant beds.Cleans, paints, repairs and maintains picnic tables, shelters, facilities and docks.Drives electric cart or pick-up truck to patrol the park.Maintains and repairs the pipes and plumbing fixtures in the restrooms.Inspects, repairs, and maintains vehicles and small engines.Operates various automotive vehicles and machinery, such as tractors, mowers, bush hogs, front-end loaders, dump, flatbed, and pick-up trucks.Performs record keeping duties (i.e. Service records, basic logs) as required.Works weekends and holidays and rotates evening shift which entails independent responsibility in handling emergency situations, enforcing park rules and regulations and closing parks.Lubricates, services and makes routine inspections and repairs on vehicles and extensive repairs on small engines.Performs related work as required.Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of tools, methods and materials used in general maintenance and all aspects of park maintenance work.Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Department rules, regulations and operating procedures.Skill in the use of various tools and equipment associated with park maintenance work.Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautionary measures to protect self and others.Ability to meet the public, give information regarding facilities and enforce rules and regulations.Ability to read basic drawings, blueprints and diagrams.Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.Knowledge of the Parks and Recreation Department rules, regulations and operating procedures.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, specifically with sport complexes and athletic fields. Special Qualifications: Requires a valid Florida Driver's License. Current first aid/C.P.R. Certification within 90 days of employment. Limited Pesticide Applicators Certification.Equal Opportunity EmployerDeSoto County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County to administer its employment practices without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or disability. The County complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws mandating equal employment opportunity practices and prohibiting impermissible discrimination. The County will not tolerate any discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or disability. Preference shall be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Laws of FloridaBenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance such as hospital, accident, cancer, short-term and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 32 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.