NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago
Operations Support Technician II - Wetlands
Employment Services, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.28/hr - $25.88/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that operates under the City of Lakeland, focusing on Water Utilities. The Operations Support Technician II - Wetlands role involves skilled grounds maintenance and light construction, requiring the use of various tools and equipment to maintain city properties and perform necessary repairs.
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Responsibilities
Participates in grounds maintenance and light construction work at a City park or other City-owned properties
Operates equipment such as trucks, tractors, slope mowers, front-end loaders, and backhoes in park construction and maintenance activities
Uses small, power-operated equipment, including mowers, edgers, clippers, and other associated equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance
Performs the more skilled gardening and pruning work
Involves all phases of landscape installation and maintenance, weeding, and maintenance of plantings
Mixes and applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
Cleans and makes minor repairs to equipment; performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment
Performs minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry work
Performs various safety inspections as required
Checks and repairs automatic and mechanical sprinkler system clocks, valves, and sprinkler heads
May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements
May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department
Position is designated as Mission Critical
May serve as foreman when necessary
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED
Two years of experience in general labor and grounds maintenance work
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be able to obtain Class 'A' CDL with appropriate endorsements within six months of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number
Knowledge of the tools and standard practices of labor operations
Knowledge of the operation principles and repair of grounds maintenance equipment, small engine repair, and other equipment used in constructing and maintaining a water/wastewater utility system
Ability to lay out and supervise the work of subordinate, unskilled, or semi-skilled employees performing grounds construction and maintenance tasks
Ability to keep records and work from blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches
Ability to understand and apply safe practices in the use of hand tools and power tools
Ability to detect problems related to plant and/or turf grass-related problems
Ability to perform various manual tasks and minor repairs to broken equipment
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions
Ability to apply preventative maintenance and service to motor vehicles and motorized equipment, and to make minor adjustments to correct performance malfunctions in the field
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public
Benefits
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Sick Leave Pool
Family & Medical Leave
Pension Plan
Holidays
Funeral Leave
Jury/Witness Duty
Military Leave
Maternity Leave
Leave of Absence Without Pay
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Suggestion Awards
Direct Deposit of Paycheck
Uniforms/Equipment
Parking
Break Periods
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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