What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spray Equipment Operator position at City of Boca Raton, FL?
Salary : $19.42 - $26.00 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 03669
Department : Recreation Services - Parks Operations
Division : Beautification - Row Maintenance 62 / 25238
Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : B
Job Description
Be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday, 6am - 2 : 30pm
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK :
Performs difficult semiskilled and intermediate skilled work in the regular operation of equipment used in the application of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Essential Functions
- Operates spray equipment in the application of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and other chemicals to municipal parks and public building site grounds in accordance with the federal and state laws;
- Read, interpret, and follow the label instructions for the application of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and other chemicals;
- Applies chemicals to turf, athletic fields and other common areas by using hand held equipment, spray vehicles, backpack sprayers, motorized and push spreaders;
- Calibrates sprayers, spreaders and other equipment used to apply pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
RELATED TASKS :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of :
Skilled in :
Ability to :
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS :
The background check process for this position may include :
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS :
The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE DESIGNATION :
When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, employees in this classification will be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and / or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE : Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE : Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE : 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows :
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums) : Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT : Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows :
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS : The two pension / retirement options are listed below :
Optional : 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS : 15 per year : 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE : Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION : A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are : Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT : Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE : Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP : Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?NOTE : You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
How many years of experience do you have in the operation and maintenance of motorized spray equipment and spreaders?This information must be clearly identifiable on your application.
Please briefly describe your experience in the operation and maintenance of motorized spray equipment and spreaders.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE : "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N / A"
Do you possess a Restricted Florida Pesticide Applicator License?
Please select all that apply pertaining to the driver's license you possess and the number of points on your license in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) certification - or are you able to obtain within 12 months of hire
Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and / or retirement?
Required Question
Salary : $600 - $1,000
