City of Haines City Looking for Grounds Maintenance Worker at Haines City, FL Full Time

• Position open until March 08, 2024*

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

POSITION FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Parks Supervisor, performs duties necessary to support the Parks Division to ensure the proper maintenance of City parks, grounds, green spaces, athletic complexes and fields, and common areas for City-owned property and/or facilities providing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Essential Duties

• Performs duties necessary to support the Parks Division to ensure the proper maintenance of City parks, grounds, green spaces, athletic complexes and fields, and common areas for City-owned property and/or facilities providing for a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment. Responsible for the care and replacement of plants and trees, including but not limited to raking, pruning, mulching, clearing, planting, minor irrigation installation and repair, mowing, weeding, edging, and painting. Responsible for safely using and proper care and maintenance of all tools and equipment necessary to complete projects, assignments, and/or tasks.
• Performs duties to ensure the upkeep of ball fields, recreation centers, and athletic complexes through debris and trash removal, painting, and “striping.” Responsible for the care, maintenance, and repair of artificial turf through vacuuming and disinfecting, and removal and replacement of cushioning pad/padding.
• Responsible for preparing for events through constructing and/or deconstructing fencing, barricades, chairs, and stages, as well as “set-up” and “tear-down” tasks.
• Duties may include cleaning public restrooms.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and experience normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required; one (1) year of work-related experience is required.
• Ability to understand and guard against job site hazards by observing proper safety precautions. Some knowledge of simple hand tools used in ground maintenance operations.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other staff members and the public.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Must be able to communicate and professionally present oneself.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations for the application of fertilizers and use of chemical cleaners.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.
• Ability to take and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and product directions.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work during weekends and nighttime events and hours of operation.
• Skilled in operating landscaping equipment and handheld and/or power tools.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver’s license.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

This position may be required one to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.