NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Parks, Facility, Maintenance Specialist I - II
Venice, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is associated with the City of Venice (FL), and they are seeking a Parks, Facility, Maintenance Specialist I - II. The role involves performing skilled labor for the maintenance and repair of city park facilities, ensuring public safety and compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoots and repairs plumbing/sewage problems including plumbing systems for pools/fountains
Prepares and paints interior/exterior surfaces and installs drywall or creates forms for concrete footings
Repairs / replaces lighting, timers, switches and/or electrical outlets. Troubleshoots electrical problems in city park facilities
Inspects city park assets and documents deficiencies requiring repair
Prioritizes and schedules repairs based on severity and risk to public or property
Performs quarterly inspections of city-owned/county-maintained parks with Sarasota County staff to identify safety and maintenance issues
Performs weekly inspections of playground equipment to ensure public safety
Installs, services, overhauls and repairs pumps, motors and fans for city-maintained park facilities
Installs and maintains video security systems at various locations
Repairs, installs and upgrades street and sidewalk lights
Maintains cleanliness of shop, work areas, city vehicles and equipment
Responsible for staying current with advances in industry technology and practices
Safely and efficiently drives and operates city vehicles as required. Transports supplies, tools, or other material to and from job site
Monitors and schedules repairs for street clocks, electric vehicle charging stations, and low voltage Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting to ensure conformance with specifications and safety practices
Troubleshoots and adjusts variable frequency drive for air handler at City Hall
Monitors and repairs programmable logic controllers for nozzle, pump and lighting controls at the Interactive Fountain
Assist city’s Irrigation Technician with well control and sensor issues
Calibrates and regulates chlorine, pH analyzer, chemical injectors, and flowmeter at the Interactive Fountain
Coordinates the activities of contractors for park facility projects
Maintains inventory of spare parts to ensure adequate supply of specialized items for efficient maintenance operations
Operates special tools and equipment to perform diagnostics, maintenance and repairs of city park equipment and amenities
Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of work assignments following established safety practices. Responsible for personal safety and proper use/care/maintenance of tools/equipment used. Responsible in work to the Public Works Facilities, Parks & Maintenance Superintendent
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Three (3) years maintenance experience related to areas of relevant operations and functions including electric pumps and control systems maintenance and repair for Level I
Ability to obtain Public Swimming Pool Technician and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certifications within one (1) year from date of hire for Level I
Must possess a valid Florida class 'B' Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements and free of any serious violations for Level I
Five (5) years maintenance experience related to areas of relevant operations and functions including electric pumps and control systems maintenance and repair for Level II
Possess and maintain Public Swimming Pool Technician, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), Playground Safety Inspector and confined space certifications for Level II
Must possess a valid Florida class 'B' Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements and free of any serious violations for Level II
Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in facilities maintenance and repair techniques
Must be able to work independently of direct supervision and capable of sustaining regular and predictable attendance
Ability to operate small machinery and hand tools used in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and pump/control repair
Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and maintain/interpret records, prints, maps, plans, and diagrams
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public
Requires a working knowledge of the current version of the Microsoft Office Professional software suite including proficiency with Word and Excel
Must have a basic understanding of the current version of the Microsoft Windows operating system
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and for prolonged periods of time
Must have good eyesight and hearing with or without aids
Color vision required
Must possess excellent hand and eye coordination
Preferred
Familiarity with CentralSquare Software applications based on an iSeries system
Working knowledge of current versions of Internet browsers and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to learn specific computer applications used in the Department
Benefits
Health Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
Dental Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
Vision Insurance (Employee or Family)
FRS - Florida Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Plan - 457b
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Basic Life Insurance (1x employee's annual salary)
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
11 Paid Holidays
Vacation (8 hours/month, increases with tenure)
Sick Leave (8 hours/month)
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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