Parks Worker

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs tasks in the care, maintenance, supervision of facilities including, but not limited to ball field care, set-up/break down for recreation programs and events, and facility cleaning. Work is carried out under the primary supervision of the Grounds Foreman. Work is reviewed through observation, conversation, and evaluation of results achieved.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs assigned tasks in ball field maintenance and facility care on City owned grounds, or other related areas. Such tasks may include unskilled or semi-skilled labor.


• Unskilled tasks will include but not limited to the use of hand-tools such as rakes, shovels, hoes, and other related hand tools. Additionally, picks up tree limbs, shrub trimmings, and other trash.


• Semi-skilled tasks will include but not limited to the use of gasoline-powered equipment such as hedge trimmer, weed eater, edger, push mower, and chain saw. Must have the ability to operate power driven riding lawn mower, tractor, and sand/clay unit. Work entails ability to operate pickup truck, trailer, and related City vehicles.


• Assists with facility supervision. Turns on/off facility lights, opens facilities, clears debris. Assists with the preparation, set-up and break down of recreation equipment and facilities.


• High frequency of standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, pushing, digging and sitting (riding equipment) are required. Constantly operates small equipment, including mowers of all types, tractors, and other related landscape machinery, including constant exposure to loud noises produced by equipment required to complete tasks.


• Occasionally job requires writing, detailing and lifting 50 lbs., or more. Work is outside and can occasionally be in extreme weather.


• Regularly work evenings and weekends.


• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must be willing to work weekends and evenings, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to use small equipment, hand tools, and gasoline powered lawn maintenance and ball field equipment used in the area of assignment.


• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Field related: riding sand/clay unit, riding lawnmower, use of large equipment, such as tractors, use of gasoline-powered equipment, such as hedge trimmer, weed eater, edger, push mower, and chain saw; rope, saw, hand tools - such as rake, shovel, hoe, and related landscape equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One or more years of experience in landscaping or ball field maintenance. Experience with specialized equipment for high maintenance athletic fields is a plus.


• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

DISCLAIMER:

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors. As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons. When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.

ADA Statement: The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.