Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II

Parks And Facilities Maintenance Worker

Under specified supervision, this position assists in the maintenance of park grounds, athletic fields, and facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained parks for use by the public. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I to II or when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Under direct supervision, this is an entry-level position. Incumbents entering the class are required to have little directly related work experience. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion.

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Under general supervision, this class is distinguished from Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I by the ability to perform the duties assigned with only general supervision and with independence and initiative. Incumbent is expected to be fully proficient in the operation of all equipment within the division.

Examples Of Duties

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I

• Participates in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, and related facilities; performs turf management duties; prepares playgrounds and athletic fields for play.
• Performs lawn care and landscaping duties, including mowing, weeding, trimming, and removal of grass clippings.
• Waters, aerates, and fertilizes turf areas.
• Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, including athletic field conditioner, excavator, backhoe, truck, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools; cleans and fuels equipment.
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment.
• Maintains tennis courts, basketball courts, public volleyball courts, athletic fields, community center, parking lots, and facilities.
• Removes litter and debris from playgrounds, parking lots, pavilions, and other park facilities; empties trash receptacles.
• Plants, waters, trims, removes, and provides care for trees, bushes, and ornamental plants.
• Repairs and installs fences.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation systems.
• Opens and closes facilities; prepares facilities for rental and other events; and cleans facilities following events.
• Cleans and restocks restrooms and cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Maintains inventory of all cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs as needed.
• Ensures the proper maintenance and repair of pier facilities, portable restroom trailer, equipment, and hardware. Works with carpenters to repair boardwalk and blowout panels at the pier.
• Enforces pier rules and regulations.
• Assists with tournaments and special events as needed. Serves as contact for special events at the City Beach.
• Performs related duties.

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker II

• In addition to the previous duties:
• Operations of all equipment, such as, but not limited to pickup trucks, tractors, trailers, skid-steers, rototillers, sod cutters, trenchers, mowers, string trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, and various hand tools.
• Applying herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer.
• Completes assigned special projects.
• May provide guidance and train to less experienced workers.
• May coordinate assigned operational activities in the absence of the supervisor upon request.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required. At least one season of experience working in a grounds maintenance capacity or landscape related organization preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to obtain CPR / First Aid / AED certifications within twelve (12) months of employment.

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker II

• In addition to the requirements of Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I
• Two years or three seasons experience of progressively responsible experience with irrigation and more complex commercial mowing equipment, such as walk-behind mowers, zero-turn radius mowers, hydrostatic riding mowers, tractors, etc.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license for limited Lawn & Ornamental within 1 year and Ornamental & Turf, and aquatics within year two.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification by National Recreation and Park Association highly desirable.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.