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Job description
Job TitleThis is semi-skilled work involving the maintenance of City-owned properties. Work involves heavy manual labor, including using hand tools to assemble, install, and maintain equipment and city property. As work experience is gained, employees in this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Work assignments are frequently detailed, and the work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions of this position include:Cleans and maintains restrooms at City parks.Maintains daily maintenance records.Removes trash from City parks.Maintenance of traffic (MOT) on right-of-ways.Maintains the downtown sector of the City.Inspects and reports issues regarding playgrounds.Installs park amenities throughout the City.Performs routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance; cuts grass with power mowers, including small tractor mowers, push-type or small tractor mowers; cuts and hoes weeds; trims and prunes shrubbery and small trees; rakes leaves; edges curbs; sprays ditches for weeds; cleans and maintains garden equipment; loads trash and trimmings on truck.Sweeps sidewalks; cleans floors.Uses hand tools and small, power-operated tools on routine tasks.Assembles, installs, and maintains playground and picnic equipment and fences.Maintains areas of responsibility, including but not limited to: Athletic fields and courts, parks, playgrounds, building grounds, water fowl, medians, rights-of-way, city trees, and/or turf areas.Involves all phases of landscape installation and maintenance.Operates light trucks and other motorized vehicles critical in grounds maintenance and events.Greases and makes minor repairs on equipment; services and washes automobiles and trucks; digs ditches; repairs broken catch basins; cleans out storm sewer pipes and catch basins.Performs simple carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repair and construction work, often under the supervision of a skilled worker.Interacts with the public in a courteous and friendly manner.Installs, maintains, and removes holiday decorations.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.Additional functions may include:May adjust and repair automatic and mechanical sprinkler system clocks, valves, and sprinkler heads; replace pipes.May be required to maintain and repair tractors and other equipment as needed.Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience)Qualifications for this position include:Completion of eight school grades.Special requirements include:Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must obtain and maintain a Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries – Certification, as required by the employing department/division within one year of employment.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge required for this position includes:Tools and their uses.Precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools, and power tools.Using motorized equipment.Abilities required for this position include:Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Detect and report plant-related problems, such as diseases, lack of water, etc.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees, and the general public.Working environment/physical requirements include:Light and heavy manual labor work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, and carrying/holding up to 30 pounds continuously.Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and/or ride for extended periods.Working safely around traffic, insects, wildlife, and the public.Exposure to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather, toxic fumes, noxious odors, and wet/humid conditions.Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, taste, smell, depth perception, and texture perception.Works at heights of up to 50 feet regularly and 100 feet intermittently (Tree Crew).This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced. The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102. The City of Lakeland is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and a drug free workplace.BenefitsThe City of Lakeland offers a variety of benefits including:Annual Leave: Accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service.Sick Leave: Accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification.Sick Leave Pool: Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted.Family & Medical Leave: Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances.Pension Plan: Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.Holidays: Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.Funeral Leave: Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual).Jury/Witness Duty: Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving.Military Leave: Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces.Maternity Leave: Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head.Leave of Absence Without Pay: Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.Longevity PayTuition Reimbursement: Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only.Suggestion Awards: A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement.Direct Deposit of PaycheckUniforms/Equipment: Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.Parking: Free
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lakeland, FL, 33801, US
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