Maintenance Worker - Parks & Recreation

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Semi-skilled and manual work in maintaining various grounds, buildings, fields, and facilities within the operations of Parks and Recreation. Performs mowing, trimming, weeding, and other manual labor. Maintains equipment in safe, working order. Responsible for the operation, and maintenance and upkeep or equipment. Oversee patrons, and enforcing rules and policies within the park(s).

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of facility maintenance and repair functions.

- Knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf installation.

- Knowledge of tools and equipment to accomplish related work.

- Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and principles.

- Ability to operate light to medium equipment.

- Ability to perform heavy manual labor work under various weather conditions.

- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

- Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2) years of maintenance experience.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualification.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Florida Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND TESTING:

After an offer of employment has been made, the successful candidate must submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment. In addition, the candidate must also submit to a physical examination that is designed around the performance criteria of this position.

EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

The City of Inverness is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will be considered without discrimination because of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

Those eligible to assert veteran preference must complete a separate document for each position, available from the Administration Office upon request. Applicants are to attach the completed Veteran Preference Form to their application for each position you are applying. EEO/ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED EMPLOYEE-VETERAN REFERENCE

NOTE: RESUMES/APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE OPEN RECORDS LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations