Career Center

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs difficult skilled and intermediate technical work supervising the maintenance and repair of City parks and related facilities or in the performance of a specialized activity; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over a large crew of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled workers.

Essential Functions

• In coordination with District Supervisor or superior, schedules work projects and assigns staff and equipment; orders required parts for irrigation repairs; Inspects maintenance, repair, installation and construction sites and gives technical advice and assistance to personnel;
• Checks projects for progress and for conformance to work plans and orders;
• Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work and coordinates completion of task;
• Coordinates the use of available equipment, materials, and personnel to obtain maximum effectiveness and economy;
• May supervise assigned areas such as landscaping or building maintenance.
• Monitor contractors performing park maintenance work or construction.

RELATED TASKS:

• Assists with athletic field maintenance, mowing, or other activity;
• Participates in employee evaluations; assist with budget preparation and monitoring;
• Clears registers and returns money for depositing;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices of and the equipment and tools used in the repair and/or maintenance of parks and related facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work and related equipment operation.
• Skill in the use of the equipment and tools of the trade.
• Ability to prepare plans and detailed reports.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled workers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental staff, contractors, and the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Any associate degree from an accredited junior college or any equivalent combination of education and experience; and
• Four (4) years of experience in park or general maintenance work; and
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

• Ability to obtain a Florida State Pesticide Applicator License within six (6) months of employment. Position may require other special licenses or certificates.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers’ Compensation
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)