Salary : $32,260.80 - $37,273.60 AnnuallyLocation : Wildwood, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 091124Department: Parks & RecreationOpening Date: 09/11/2024Closing Date: 11/7/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescription Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of park and recreation buildings, grounds, open spaces and parks. Examples of Duties
- Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads
- Drags ball fields; lines fields for games
- Inspects and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms
- Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs
- Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City's parks and open spaces. Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Operates tractors, mowers, sprayers, turf equipment, trucks and other listed equipment as needed
- Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, and prepares facilities for park and recreation program use
- Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball
- Assists in the construction of new park facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work
- Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions
- Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work
- Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment
- Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems
- Dump garbage and reline cans with liners; empty ash cans
- Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises
- Opens and closes, locks, and unlocks facilities as needed
- Keeps records of work completed if requested
Typical Qualifications
- Valid FL driver's license with CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
- Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
City employees with Full-time status receive 100% paid Health Insurance. Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D benefits, Dependent coverage, and/or Supplemental Insurances are also available at the employee's expense through payroll deduction of which some fall under Section 125 pre-tax eligibility. The City of Wildwood participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributions follow current Florida Legislative requirements. Additional benefits include Paid Vacation tenure based; Sick Leave, FMLA, Tuition Reimbursement (degree specific), 9 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Half Day Holidays. The City of Wildwood is an EEO/AA/V/H/M/F/Drug-Free Workplace.