Salary: $20.14 - $25.68 HourlyLocation : PCB, FLJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 00438Department: Parks and RecreationDivision: ParksOpening Date: 09/16/2024Description This position supervises and participates in the work of a crew of personnel engaged in the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities. Examples of Duties
- Trains and supervises assigned personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Supervises and assists in the maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Supervises and participates in the installation of athletic turf, including prep work, laying, rolling, and clean-up.
- Applies herbicides and fungicides; applies fertilizer to park turf; ensures compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Supervises and participates in sports field maintenance, including the maintenance of infields, mounds, dugouts, batters boxers, etc.; drags fields; maintains baseball, softball, and other recreation fields.
- Supervises and participates in mowing, weed eating, edging, and landscaping activities.
- Supervises and participates in the maintenance of playground equipment.
- Assists in the management of athletic equipment, including goals, flags, bases, etc.; operates paint machines to lay-out sports fields.
- Supervises and assists in the installation of holiday decorations.
- Assists in coordinating the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Assists with work performed by outside contractors.
Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years' experience or service.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Possession of a Florida Certified Pesticide Applicator License.
Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of park and grounds maintenance principles and practices.
- Knowledge of athletic fields maintenance principles and practices.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and repair principles.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in the operation of a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLSThe Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.GUIDELINESGuidelines include safety protocols, chemical application regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related technical and supervisory duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the work.
- The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the work of a crew of parks and recreation personnel. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective maintenance of parks facilities and grounds.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and motivate persons.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYThis position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters. Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available less than 5 years: 152 hours 5 to 9 years: 176 hours 10 to 14 years: 200 hours 15 to 19 years: 224 hours 20 + years: 248 hours At the end of the year, any unused PTO leave will be placed in your PTO bank (up to 380 total hours). Time will be accrued bi-weekly & shown on each paycheck. After the 380 hours are filled, any unused PTO leave will be lost and cannot be used the following year.RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees' Pension Plan Summary for more details.HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve
- Employee's Birthday
INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $630/month; Child/Children $540/month; and Family $1,200/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $508/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $767/month).Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month 60 days after employment. *Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.457 Plan Corebridge Financical: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - See Human Resources for more details.