Recreation Maintenance Technician I

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Parks Maintenance Manager. Semi-skilled and manual work in maintaining various grounds, fields, and facilities.

1. Maintains various grounds, fields and parks by performing mowing, weeding, tilling, raking, digging, and other manual labor tasks.
2. Prepares fields for athletic activities such as lining and raking.
3. Installs turf and seeds on fields, parks, and other grounds.
4. Helps maintain equipment and facilities by performing manual labor and semi-skilled work.
5. Performs litter control functions; cleans restrooms; sets up various areas.
6. Operates vehicles (trucks). Performs preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles.
7. Makes daily written and oral reports.
8. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf installation.
2. Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work.
3. Knowledge of groundskeeping practices and principles.
4. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions.
5. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
6. Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
2. Two (2) years of ground maintenance experience.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. Moderate (15 to 44 pounds) lifting and carrying.
2. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
3. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
4. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
5. Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping.
6. Driving.
7. Operating equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Works outside in various weather conditions.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)