Preserve Maintenance Tech DOQ

Work Location: Robinson Preserve/Geraldson Farmhouse, 1401 99th Street NW, Bradenton, Florida 34209

This classification performs work involving maintenance/repair of County preserve facilities and equipment, including minor construction of park amenities (picnic tables, benches, grills), recreation amenities, play areas and related equipment, in accordance with area of assignment. Employees in this class perform a variety of skilled manual labor tasks requiring job acquired skills in specialized fields. Work involves considerable public contact in providing information and assistance to preserve patrons.

Note:? Work schedules will involve weekends, holidays and rotating shifts all of which entail independent responsibility in handling emergency situations and closing parks.?

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance. ?Climbing and descending ladders and stairs. Strenuous work under a variety of weather conditions. Shifts may include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Operates hand tools and power tools, mowers, tractors, trucks, forklift, chipper, front end loader and related items for job assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs routine work in one or more trades associated with construction, maintenance and repair of preserve facilities, grounds, and equipment.

May assist higher level maintenance workers, or contracted professionals in accomplishing more advanced or skilled trade's projects.

May assist resource management staff with natural resource management tasks including invasive plant control and other restoration projects.

Performs duties to maintain landscapes, trees, grounds, trails, irrigation systems for landscaped areas and active restoration projects etc.

Operates maintenance and other related equipment in performing landscape and grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, pruning, blowing, etc.

Duties may also include, but not be limited to cleaning, painting, removing rubbish and other refuse from grounds and buildings, repairing and maintaining various parks facilities and properties, and assisting with invasive plant control etc.

Performs record keeping and reporting duties, i.e., service records, basic logs, reports, etc. (some of which may be computerized).Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks, vans or other areas; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes, equipment and larger or bulky objects.

Effectively interact with the public, provides information, and enforces rules and regulations in a pleasant and tactful manner.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Attends monthly safety & staff meetings provided by department.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Tech 1 only:

Trades work may include, but not be limited to, minor and/or routine assembly of amenities (picnic tables, grills, benches), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, masonry, trails, and an introduction to heavy equipment.

Organizes and prepares parts and tools for each day's work; loads and unloads trucks as needed; completes all daily functions.

Assists in routine inspection of vehicles and equipment and reports deficiencies to supervisor or designated personnel.

Tech 2 only:

Trades work may include, but not be limited to, basic electrical, basic plumbing, mechanical repair, basic painting, basic carpentry, basic masonry, structural and landscaping pest control, natural areas trail construction and maintenance and an introduction to heavy equipment.

Performs amenity installation and repairs, including benches, grills, picnic tables ,fences , trash receptacles, bike racks, car stops, signs and bollards and other elements of the physical infrastructure in preserves.

Operates various automotive vehicles and light to medium equipment, i.e., tractors, rotary mowers, bush hogs, front-end loaders, pick-up trucks, etc.; may perform maintenance and repairs, as required.

Inspects vehicles and equipment and reports deficiencies to supervisor or designated personnel.

Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.

High school graduate/equivalent.

Valid Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Tech 1 only:

One (1) year experience in commercial building maintenance or grounds maintenance or related field.

Must meet Preserve Trades Worker Career I Ladder training and certifications requirements within six (6) months of hire.

Tech 2 only:

Total of two (2) years of experience commercial building maintenance or grounds maintenance or related field.

Successful completion of Preserve Trades Worker I and II Skill Set as outlined in career ladder within 12 months of hire.

FDACS Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators License with Natural Areas Weed Management Category within six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.

Ability to follow oral and written directions communicated in English.

Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and related buildings and equipment, as required for area of assignment.

Knowledge of potential hazards and applicable safety precautions necessary for the protection of the public and employees in natural areas and passive recreation settings.

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn and apply Manatee County Policy & Procedures and Natural Resources departmental rules, regulations and operating procedures.

Ability to understand daily routines and daily record keeping requirements.

Ability to learn computer based on-line time and attendance system and keep accurate work records.

Tech 2 only:

Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, pesticide labels (training provided)

Ability to learn intermediate native and invasive plant identification.