REQUISITION #24-30

R E C R U I T M E N T N O T I C E

As an employer, DeSoto County will not permit discrimination because of race, color, handicap, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or political affiliation. We make every effort to employ best-qualified individuals. Preference shall be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Laws of Florida.

POSITION: PARKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

POSITION #: 91059

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

SALARY RANGE: $33,072.00 - $ 51,261.60

OPENING DATE: JUNE 03, 2024

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work for a variety of parks maintenance duties, including but not limited to; ball field maintenance (mowing, clay work, line/chalk, turf repairs, etc.), landscaping, landscape maintenance, litter control, transporting equipment, building and restroom cleaning, minor repairs, completing park records/reports, dealing with park users' concerns/problems and assisting in special events. Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor and/or the Park Operations Technician IV.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participates in routine to advanced maintenance and repair duties.

2. Performs semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the skill trades.

3. Operates specialized athletic turf and field maintenance equipment in the mowing, grooming of clay infields, edging, weeding, trimming and pruning of grounds, shrubs, trees and plant beds.

4. Cleans, paints, repairs and maintains picnic tables, shelters, facilities and docks.

5. Drives electric cart or pick-up truck to patrol the park.

6. Maintains and repairs the pipes and plumbing fixtures in the restrooms.

7. Inspects, repairs, and maintains vehicles and small engines.

8. Operates various automotive vehicles and machinery, such as tractors, mowers, bush hogs, front-end loaders, dump, flatbed, and pick-up trucks.

9. Performs record keeping duties (i.e. Service records, basic logs) as required.

10. Works weekends and holidays and rotates evening shift which entails independent responsibility in handling emergency situations, enforcing park rules and regulations and closing parks.

11. Lubricates, services and makes routine inspections and repairs on vehicles and extensive repairs on small engines.

12. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in general maintenance and all aspects of park maintenance work.

· Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Department rules, regulations and operating procedures.

· Skill in the use of various tools and equipment associated with park maintenance work.

· Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautionary measures to protect self and others.

· Ability to meet the public, give information regarding facilities and enforce rules and regulations.

· Ability to read basic drawings, blueprints and diagrams.

· Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

· Knowledge of the Parks and Recreation Department rules, regulations and operating procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, specifically with sport complexes and athletic fields.

Special Qualifications:

Requires a valid Florida Driver's License. Current first aid/C.P.R. Certification within 90 days of employment. Limited Pesticide Applicators Certification.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 45 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently. Employee must have acceptable eyesight and hearing and have the ability to drive heavy equipment. Must be able to operate heavy equipment and operate semi tanker on highways. Must be able to drive heavy equipment. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

· Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

· Carrying: support and move (someone or something) from one place to another

· Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

· Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

· Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

· Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

· Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

· Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily inside and outside with chemicals, solvents and oils. Work in and around moving vehicles or equipment. Works outside in various weather conditions with noise, dust, fumes and dirt. Work is around traffic and hazardous conditions, and uneven surfaces.

THIS IS A DISASTER ESSENTIAL POSITION.

DeSoto County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County to administer its employment practices without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, screening, selection, hiring, training and development, determinations of pay and benefits, evaluation, scheduling, job assignments, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline and dismissal.

The County complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws mandating equal employment opportunity practices and prohibiting impermissible discrimination. The County will not tolerate any discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or disability.

TO APPLY VISIT: www.desotobocc.com or www.employflorida.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,072.00 - $51,261.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person