Parks Maintenance Worker I

Park Maintenance Worker I

Hiring Salary: $15.00 - $17.25 per hour (DOQ)

Additional Compensation Benefits:

• 3 medical insurance plans through Cigna
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Vision & Dental Care
• Annual & Sick Leave @ 5 % of scheduled annual hours
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with generous 8% City contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Parental Leave

Under direct supervision, performs routine work in the maintenance of City parks, athletic fields and related structures and equipment. Performs special event setup as required. Reports to the Park Maintenance Crew Leader.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.

• Performs routine groundskeeping duties, including installing sod, mowing grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, installing and maintaining landscape materials, removing weeds, edging walkways, applying mulch, removing trash and debris, etc.
• Performs landscaping, groundskeeping, carpentry, masonry, plumbing and/or mechanical work and/or general manual labor as necessary to maintain Parks Division grounds, structures, equipment, and vehicles.
• Prepares athletic fields for play.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides according to product instructions and the direction of the Parks Spray Technician and/or Horticultural Technician.
• Installs and maintains playground equipment, fencing, signs, pathways, etc.
• Provides maintenance assistance during the set-up, presentation, and clean-up of special events.
• Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
• May operate heavy equipment in the performance of required tasks, including bobcats, dump trucks, tractors, stump grinders, aerial lifts, etc.
• May prepare and submit required records and reports.
• Reports for disaster duty, as required.
• May be required to work some nights, weekends, and special events as needed.
• Inspects parks for safety hazards and takes corrective action.
• Performs all work in compliance with established policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.

Additional Job Functions:

• May perform general custodial duties, including cleaning restrooms, as required.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; one year of experience in grounds/facilities maintenance preferred.

Basic computer skills and familiarity with office technology.

An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements upon request.

Must obtain GI-BMP certification within one year of employment.

Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one year of employment.

This position is Category B for the purposes of Dunedin Emergency Management. The incumbent may be required to be onsite/available as scheduled during times of emergency as declared by the City/County Commission or City Manager.

Benefits

Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment. Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits. Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna. Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin provides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage to all full-time employees. Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City's medical insurance. Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee's participation in the City's wellness program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Voluntary employee benefit

Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant's compensation. Holidays: Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager To view more on benefits, please visit the City's benefits page.