Grounds and Events Worker - Solid Waste

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About the role

This is an entry-level manual labor position performing unskilled maintenance. Essential functions may vary based on area of assignment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated manager and work under direct supervision. Work in this class is distinguished by its routine, physical nature and emphasis on outdoor maintenance, events setup, and breakdown.

Responsibilities

• Performs unskilled landscaping and beautification, including cleaning and maintenance of varied ground landscaping, litter and garbage pickup, routine grounds and road right-of-way maintenance (mowing, cut-back, edging, weed-eating, sweeping, trimming, seeding, sodding, raking, and hand-grading).
• Routine cleaning of City facilities, grounds, right-of-ways, and parks, which may include janitorial work, graffiti removal, sign cleaning, and pressure washing of buildings and sidewalks.
• Performs basic maintenance, including setting up barricades and other temporary traffic control devices; may conduct or assist with flagging operations.
• Moves, lifts, loads, and unloads heavy equipment and furniture; services and washes vehicles and equipment; assembles and disassembles equipment.
• Performs basic resource recovery functions, including dismantling, repairing, modifying, cleaning, assembling, and/or disassembling a wide range of electronic and mechanical equipment. May operate safety-sensitive equipment such as forklifts, metal cutters, and saws.
• Unloads supplies, empties refuse containers, sorts, re-sorts, moves, and categorizes a wide range of materials.
• Assists with setup and breakdown of event equipment and furniture; participates in post-event clean-up, debriefing, and documentation as needed.
• Sprays/applies herbicides or removes weeds by hand or with tools in landscaped or natural areas; fertilizes turf and shrubbery; assists with controlled burn preparation and operations in natural areas.
• Uses small equipment such as weedeaters, edgers, and blowers for landscape and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Cleans parking lots, walkways, and boardwalks of dirt and debris.
• Assists in repairs and installation of park structures such as benches, tables, grills, sidewalks, painting, carpentry, and construction-related tasks.
• Performs other maintenance activities specific to Parks, Public Works, and Solid Waste functions.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Participates in training as required to perform job functions.
• Assists with crowd activities such as monitoring, directing, and interacting with the public at City-sponsored events.
• Assists with emergency management response activities as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English.
• Some general maintenance-related work experience is preferred.
• Depending on the area of assignment, a valid Florida Driver License may be required at time of appointment or within 3 months of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of safe lifting, reaching, pulling, and pushing techniques.
• Knowledge of general safety awareness, including precautions when working in or next to traffic.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines for safety-sensitive equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to policies, procedures, safety regulations, and other materials needed for job performance.
• Ability to attend required training and learn and apply new information.
• Physical ability to lift, reach, push, pull, carry, crawl, crouch, stoop, work in crowds, and follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Work may require physical strength, agility, and dexterity to safely perform all essential job functions.
• Exposure to prolonged high noise levels, potential hazardous conditions, and noxious chemicals.
• Required to work outside of regular business hours and in various weather conditions.

Pay

$15 per hour.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• On-site fitness centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site medical staff
• Wellness program