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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Groundskeeper (Parks) Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.49/hr - $19.24/hr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Groundskeeper to join their Facility & Parks Maintenance department in Okaloosa County. The role involves performing grounds maintenance, custodial, and landscaping tasks to ensure safe and clean environments for business and recreation.

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Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains grounds by cleaning, planting, fertilizing, mowing and pruning

Operates manual, electrical and gas-powered tools and equipment (i.e., lawn mower, chainsaw, weed-eater, blower, hedger, etc.)

Sweeps and polices sidewalks and doorways; empties ashtrays and urns; removes weeds

Assists in installing landscaping and irrigation elements

Performs ornamental spraying with designated chemicals; meets all EPA standards and guidelines

Cleans equipment with assigned cleaning supplies; maintains cleanliness and order in assigned storage rooms

Prepares areas for sodding; repairs public safety hazards (i.e., ground holes, loose turf)

Performs maintenance checks on custodial and grounds equipment and vehicles; performs repairs (i.e., small engine and electric motor overhauls, fuel system replacement, wiring, welding); reports equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to supervisor

Ensures assigned facility is opened each day and secured upon completion of tasks

Moves furniture and other equipment

Operates county vehicle in the performance of duties

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Landscaping experienceGrounds maintenanceOrnamental pest control certificationOperating lawn maintenance equipmentEffective communicationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Minimum of six (6) months' experience performing landscaping or grounds maintenance tasks

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Requires a valid driver license

Must obtain ornamental pest control certification within eighteen (18) months of hire

Must be able to operate a variety of manual, electrical and gas-powered equipment and tools, including mowers, blowers, edgers, etc

Must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds of force frequently, or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Must be able to complete work tasks by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities, back muscles and spine

Ability to work for sustained periods of exposure to outside atmospheric conditions

Prolonged periods of walking and/or standing frequently are required in this position

Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information

Requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions

Must be able to read and interpret a variety of technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals

Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages used within the parameters of the job

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

To interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form

To learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques

To make independent judgments in absence of supervision

To acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation

Must be able to add and subtract totals

May require the ability to multiply and divide

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions

Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public contact

Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public