PARKS MAINTENANCE 3

Job Summary

This position generally involves scheduling, coordinating, and managing resources to maintain and enhance City park properties and medians to “Manage Growth.”

Responsibilities

• Scheduling resources to perform maintenance and repair work for park properties
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks
• Operating specialized tools and equipment
• Completing work orders efficiently and effectively
• Operating and properly maintaining all hand tools, power tools, field equipment, and shop equipment
• Installing, removing, replacing, and repairing landscaping, irrigation systems, asphalt, concrete, gravel, shell, signage, and other related park structures and systems
• May apply chemicals and natural treatments to control plant diseases
• May be required to work outside normal hours during emergencies, such as strong storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes
• May be scheduled for on-call duty
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Extensive experience in outdoor public properties, such as parks and beaches
• Must have or be able to acquire within six (6) months an Ornamental and Turf Holder, Lawn and Ornamental Holder, and Commercial Fertilizer Applicator certifications
• Additional preferred training in Best Management Practices, Playground Safety Inspector Certification, Maintenance of Traffic Training, and FEMA Certifications
• Depends on operational needs, may require additional certifications and licensures, including but not limited to an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of Florida, first aid, and CPR.

Special Requirements

• Emergency Response Status: As a condition of employment, City of St. Pete Beach employees may be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Group Health: 100% Employer paid Employee Health Insurance, and 40% Employer paid Dependent Health Insurance. PPO and HSA plans.
• Group Dental: 100% Employer paid Employee Dental Insurance Plan Option
• Group Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• A 10% 401(a) Employer Retirement Contribution (no employee contribution necessary).
• 457 Retirement Plan (Mission Square or Nationwide)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment - 1x annual salary
• Short-term Disability Insurance (MAPS employees), Sick Time (CWA employees) or Catastrophic Illness Leave (IAFF employees)
• Group Dental Insurance
• Group Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits
• Discounted Children’s Break Programs
• Free Beach Parking Pass
• 24/7 Access to Recreation Center Fitness Room

Questions

• Do you have a valid Florida Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one if hired?
• As a condition of employment, City of St. Pete Beach employees may be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description. Do you agree to this condition of employment?
• Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
• Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months, the following certifications: Ornamental and Turf, Lawn and Ornamental, and Commercial Fertilizer Applicator.
• Do you have extensive experience working with outdoor public properties, such as parks and beaches?