Park Event Specialist (Groundskeeper/Landscaper)

Company Description

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!

EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace

Job Description

PARK EVENT SPECIALIST (Landscaping/Irrigation)

Community Services Parks & Grounds

This is light to medium manual labor involving semi-skilled work in various park landscape maintenance tasks and providing support for city community events. This position requires the use of zero turn lawn mowers, various handheld power equipment such as weed eaters, edgers, blowers, and other light to medium equipment. The work is performed under the supervision of the Parks & Grounds Superintendent. This position routinely provides support for city related events and may occasionally be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, or holidays during special events.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Park Event Specialist is responsible for:

• Performing general landscape maintenance of parks and facilities.
• Weed removal from landscaped beds.
• Pruning of hedges and trees.
• Install new plants and/or mulch as required.
• Mowing grass.
• Operates power mowers, edgers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Removal of various trash/debris from parks and facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems.
• Provide event support for various city related events.
• May operate other equipment on occasion.
• Provides support for a variety of community special events, assisting the event management team with traffic control, set up, and clean up, etc. as required.
• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general landscape maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to landscape maintenance work.
• Ability to learn to operate equipment associated with maintaining parks and facilities.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions; physical strength and ability to perform manual labor associated with landscape maintenance related work.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently when required.

Training and Experience

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in grounds and landscape maintenance work.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in irrigation system installation/repair.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the city’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 51-100 Lbs., Push/Pull: 41 - 100 Lbs., Crawl, Sit, Drive Standard Frequently - Lift/Carry: 21-50 Lbs., Push/Pull: 13-40 Lbs., Bend, Squat/Kneel, Climb, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Stand, Walk

Constantly - Lift/Carry: 10-20 Lbs., Push/Pull: 12 Lbs. or Less, Twist/Turn, Handling/Fingering, Drive Automatic

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Both outdoor and indoor work in all weather conditions year-round.

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Benefits

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $50,000 of Life & $50,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Virtual medical coverage through MDLive (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life)
• Vision Insurance (MetLife VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), 13 Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.

The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.