NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Parks Maintenance Technician II
DeSoto County, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15.90/hr - $24.66/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician II to join the DeSoto Board of County Commissioners. This role involves performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties in parks, including landscaping, equipment operation, and facility repairs.
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Responsibilities
Participates in routine to advanced maintenance and repair duties
Performs semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the skill trades
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
Cleans, paints, repairs and maintains picnic tables, shelters, facilities and docks
Drives electric cart or pick-up truck to patrol the park
Maintains and repairs the pipes and plumbing fixtures in the restrooms
Inspects, repairs, and maintains vehicles and small engines
Operates various automotive vehicles and machinery, such as tractors, mowers, bush hogs, front-end loaders, dump, flatbed, and pick-up trucks
Performs record keeping duties (i.e. Service records, basic logs) as required
Works weekends and holidays and rotates evening shift which entails independent responsibility in handling emergency situations, enforcing park rules and regulations and closing parks
Lubricates, services and makes routine inspections and repairs on vehicles and extensive repairs on small engines
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of work experience in grounds maintenance, specifically with sport complexes and athletic fields
Valid Florida Driver's License
Current first aid/C.P.R. Certification within 90 days of employment
Limited Pesticide Applicators Certification
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
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance such as hospital, accident, cancer, short-term and long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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