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Government Jobs lists this Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Nursery opportunity in lakeland, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleThis is semi-skilled work involving the maintenance of City-owned properties.Essential FunctionsCleans and maintains restrooms at City parks. Maintains daily maintenance records. Removes trash from City parks. Plants trees. Pots plants in the nursery. Cares for plant material in the nursery. 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. 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.Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience)Completion of eight school grades. 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, AbilitiesTools and their uses. Precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools, and power tools. Using motorized equipment. 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 RequirementsLight 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.
Worksite address
lakeland, FL, 33801, US
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