Groundskeeper PT

Performs intermediate semi-skilled work in the maintenance of municipal parks and grounds, including general park areas, roadway medians and swales, golf greens, fairways, tees, bunkers and rough, and clay/turf athletic fields and clay tennis courts. Installs, repairs, maintains and cares for parks, grounds and related structures and equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Works as a member of a crew engaged in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of parks, grounds, clay tennis courts, or general park areas.
• Repairs and maintains park areas and buildings; performs minor building, custodial, repair, and maintenance work.
• Completes safety inspections on playground equipment, boardwalks, docks, restrooms, park amenities, etc.
• Collects trash, debris and garbage and disposes of same; repairs grills, tables, trash receptacles, benches, gates and fences; replaces light bulbs.
• Participates in the propagation, planting, and transplanting of appropriate trees, shrubs, sod and flowers.
• Trims hedges; prunes trees, plants, and flowers; mows grass, pulls weeds and edges.
• Performs plant maintenance and care tasks; rakes leaves and spreads mulch; waters plants.
• Lays sod, applies grass seed, fertilizer, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides; follows the guidelines and requirements set forth by the state, county and city rules and regulations.
• Mows, edges, blows, waters; weeds, aerates and fertilizes parks and grounds, athletic field turf, general park areas, removes weeds from parks and grounds, including turf, landscape beds, tree rings and picnic areas.
• Maintains tennis courts, installs posts, net supports and nets.
• Operates and performs preventive maintenance and general repair of maintenance groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, chain saws, tractors, front-end loaders, trenchers, aerators, top dressers, dump trucks, small power equipment and similar equipment.
• Maintain parks and grounds by mowing, edging, watering, and fertilizing parks, fields, golf courses, tennis courts, and green spaces.
• Perform repairs and upkeep by fixing minor issues with park buildings, equipment, and facilities, including grills, tables, benches, and light fixtures.
• Manage waste by collecting trash and litter while ensuring waste bins are clean and emptied.
• Care for landscaping by planting, mulching, trimming, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Operate and maintain equipment by safely using and servicing groundskeeping tools such as mowers, tractors, and chainsaws.
• Collaborate with the team by assisting with tasks, projects, and special events to enhance park aesthetics, functionality, and safety.
• Conduct safety inspections by regularly assessing playgrounds, boardwalks, docks, and other park areas for potential hazards.
• Control weeds and turf by removing weeds and applying fertilizers and pesticides to maintain healthy turf.
• Install and treat grass by laying sod, applying grass seed, and using fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides in compliance with state, county, and city regulations.

Related tasks :

• Inspects for safety issues and maintenance needs, completing the necessary inspection forms and paperwork.
• Assists with pipe repairs, fixes sprinkler heads, helps with some irrigation repairs, and cleans tools and equipment.
• Assists with carpentry repairs on boardwalks, docks, and playgrounds.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices used in parks and, general park area maintenance.
• General knowledge of the equipment used to maintain parks and grounds, general park area and its safe operation.
• General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance work.
• General knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of the standard building trades.
• General knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.

Skilled in:

• Operation of parks and grounds, and general park area maintenance equipment
• Using machinery such as Golf carts and lawn equipment.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, patrons, and the general public.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Use common hand tools.
• Operate simple machinery.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Compose and send e-mail and basic computer skills to prepare evaluations.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Six (6) months of general maintenance experience.
• Position may require possession of a Florida Restricted Use Pesticide license, a Best Management Practices Certification, and/or Fertilizers Applicators License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical Examination
• Drug and Alcohol Screening

SCHEDULE: Up to 25 hours per week.
Holidays, evenings and weekends required as needed.