Job Details
Performs labor of grounds maintenance and application of a variety of authorized chemicals for the control of noxious vegetation, evasive plants and pests. Work is performed under direction of a Senior Groundskeeper and/or Parks and Grounds Manager. This position may be required to work varied hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work on-call hours as needed.
- Performs routine ground and lawn maintenance (i.e. landscaping, turf care, irrigation, planting, weed-whacking, mowing, and applying pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and related chemicals in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations).
- Performs work involving the precise trimming, hedging and pruning trees, hedges and plants.
- Assists in preparation and review of specifications for plant materials and coordination of landscape projects.
- Provide input and feedback on park amenities and placement as they relate to maintenance and operations of parks and green spaces.
- Performs inspection of parks to ensure proper care and maintenance, including, ball field maintenance, turf care and field preparation.
- Inspects and reports on the status/condition of parks and green spaces, such as broken or missing items, amenities, infrastructure, and structures.
- Mixes, applies, stores and disposes of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and related chemicals in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
- Performs required adjustments and calibrations on spray and granular application equipment.
- Operates a variety of vehicles, trailers, standard lawn maintenance equipment (i.e. mowers, weed eaters, edger, trimmers), spray and granular equipment, and job essential equipment to perform duties (rakes/hoes).
- Performs light maintenance on standard lawn maintenance equipment, such as cleaning air filters, checking fluid levels, checking air pressure, checking safety features, etc.
- Recognizes and reports safety issues to direct supervisor.
- Ensures cleanliness of park grounds and provides litter pick-up and debris removal as applicable.
- Performs a variety of special tasks such as removing graffiti, assembling equipment, and assisting with special event set-up and tear down.
- Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as instructions, equipment lists, schedules and calendars.
- Interacts with the public in a professional, helpful, and pleasant manner.
- Assists in the daily operations of Parks maintenance yard(s) and building(s) as necessary (cleaning, blowing, shipping & receiving, minor maintenance of site, etc.)
- Performs other functions related to City-wide Property Maintenance (grounds and facilities) as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)
- Knowledge of the practices, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance, including plants, turf care, irrigation, and chemicals.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Knowledge of plants and Florida friendly landscaping.
- Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines, multi-line telephone systems, and ipad.
- Skilled in using computers for word processing and accounting purposes.
- Ability to perform routine heavy manual labor as required.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and understand and follow oral instructions.
- Ability to interpret labels and follow guidelines and application procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Ability and skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the type of work outlined in the essential job duties above.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred.
- Two (2) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and athletic turf care.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses and Certifications
- Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
- The Florida Limited Lawn and Ornamental License issued by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.