Groundskeeper II

Salary : $42,000.00 - $44,500.00 Annually

Location : City of Tamarac, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 00560

Department : Public Services-Public Works

Division : Grounds Maintenance

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

General Statement of Job

Performs a variety of routine and non-routine beautification, maintenance, and repair activities on city facilities, grounds, and roadways. Work involves physical labor and the operation of power tools, equipment, and vehicles, standard to conducting indoor and outdoor custodial and building maintenance activities, irrigation system repairs, and landscape activities. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Public Services personnel and the public.

Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Reports to assigned Supervisor or designee.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Staff may also perform other duties as assigned.

Performs a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks as assigned including, but not limited, to planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, installing sod, raking and blowing natural debris, applying pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer, and mowing grass.

Performs a variety of general maintenance and cleaning tasks to maintain grounds of parks and recreation facilities; removes trash, cobwebs, litter, and other debris.

Maintains the cleanliness, functions, and appearance of athletic fields; uses specialized machinery to groom clay infields and apply lines on playing fields; performs turf maintenance functions such as top dressing, aerating, fertilizing, and spraying of chemicals.

Opens and closes public gates at appropriate times; turns athletic field lights on and off as required for evening sporting events.

Assists in the restoration and construction of city park sites.

Performs manual labor for departmental and citywide special events including, but not limited to, assembly and setup of equipment as specified on diagrams; erecting and dismantling tents, portable stages, and seating; and general cleanup before, during, and after event.

Maintains assigned equipment in proper condition and repair and performs general laboring tasks related to landscape and grounds maintenance work.

Removes fallen and standing trees from city streets and grounds; trims branches from trees to preserve pedestrian and motorist visibility of street signs, stop signs, and traffic lights; cuts and removes dead or diseased trees.

Performs required site work during landscape construction projects including preparation and restoration of site.

Assists in the repairs and installation of irrigation systems.

Picks up refuse and litter along publicly maintained roadways and grounds.

Performs simple maintenance on landscaping equipment; changes blades and chains according to preventive maintenance schedule.

Operates a variety of power and manual landscaping equipment and tools such as tractors, augers, skid steer loaders, trenchers, mowers, hedge trimmers, power pruners, leaf blowers, chippers, chain saws, pressure cleaner and other equipment as assigned.

Operates riding mowers and other equipment assigned including tractors, mechanical tools, vehicles, backpack sprayer, two-way radio, etc.

Drives and operates vehicles used for hauling dirt, compost and other loose materials.

Moves or aids in moving heavy containers or equipment and large or bulky objects.

Adheres to all city and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.

Maintains quality communication and interaction with all city employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive city image.

Demonstrates behaviors that support the City's Vision and Values.

Maintains on-call work availability as assigned to prepare for, respond to or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event or other emergency to meet the city's obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Pay and Bargaining Status

This is a non-exempt position pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is within the blue collar bargaining unit covered by the City of Tamarac and Federation of Public Employees (FPE) collective bargaining agreement. This position is paid on an hourly basis, issued bi-weekly, and subject to overtime pay in accordance with the terms of the current City of Tamarac and FPE collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by at two (2) years of directly related grounds maintenance activities; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and / or experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses

Must possess or obtain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) driver license within six (6) months of employment and the ability to drive a city-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required (and sponsored) according to job duties and responsibilities.

Possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate Certification within six (6) months of employment.

NOTE : Job description, minimum qualifications, and the standards required to perform the essential functions are detailed in the official job description. The City of Tamarac is a drug-free workplace. Recommended candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to appointment, as appropriate. An eligible veteran or spouse of veteran shall receive preference in the selection process as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, a candidate MUST submit a copy of a DD-214, Certificate of Discharge, or Statement of Eligibility with their application.

FIRST REVIEW : January 24, 2025. Subject to closing at that time, or when sufficient number of applications are received.

What is your highest level of education?

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or greater
• None of these

Do you have at least 2 years experience in Grounds maintenance / landscaping?

Do you have a valid State of Florida Driver's License?

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration.

All employees are expected to be available and work, as assigned in preparation of, response to, or recovery from a hurricane, tropical weather event or other emergency to meet the City's obligation to remain operational before, during and after the event. Do you acknowledge and understand?

Required Question

Salary : $42,000 - $44,500