Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Job Description:
The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department currently has an opening for a Full Time Parks Maintenance Worker I to provide support to our Parks and Recreation team.
To qualify for this position you must:
- Successfully completed eighth grade
- Have six months experience in laboring work, park maintenance, including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Have a valid Florida driver license
- Preference may be given to candidates with custodial and/or grounds maintenance
A typical workday will include cleaning park restroom facilities, picking up litter, inspecting work of janitorial contractors, reporting maintenance issues, and general grounds work involving cleaning, trash pickup, minor repairs and assisting other Park Operations staff in performing routine maintenance in City Parks.
Notes:
- This is a 40 hour per week position working 5 days a week. Work is varied in nature and requires skills in customer service, organization and record keeping.
- While performing the duties of this job, work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
- We may fill multiple positions and establish an eligibility list for future hiring
- May require assessment(s)
Live in our award-winning community and work to enhance the Gainesville way of life!
NATURE OF WORK
Entry-level manual labor performing un-skilled and semi-skilled tasks, or assisting skilled workers.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct or limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its routine, physical nature and from other classes by its emphasis on outdoor maintenance and construction activities.
EXAMPLES OF WORK**
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
Performs routine trail, grounds and landscaping work, including but not limited to: pruning or trimming vegetation, pulling weeds, mowing, spraying or applying herbicide and fertilizer, raking or blowing leaves, edging curbs, loading trimmings onto truck, picking up trash and blowing or sweeping debris off parking lots and sidewalks.
Performs basic installation of city trees, shrubs, and bedding plants, including but not limited to: preparing planting sites, digging holes, setting and watering plants and preparing appropriate supporting structures.
Operates riding mowers, tractors, trucks, trailers and other motorized vehicles, as required. Greases and makes minor repairs on equipment and services and washes automobiles and trucks.
Assists journey-level workers in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, concrete, and other trade work. Uses various hand and power tools to perform maintenance and construction activities.
Transports, mixes, handles or uses hazardous materials (other than gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current, fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.
Assists with Living History Farm including, but not limited to: caring for animals, farm crops, historic structures and environmental and cultural educational programming.
Performs excellent customer service by providing information and assistance to citizens who visit the City’s parks or conservation areas.
Supports City special events and programs by updating, repairing and caring for displays and exhibits, moving and lifting of heavy equipment, tables, and chairs, setting up barricades and other temporary traffic control devices, providing flagging services and cleaning up at the end of events.
Assists in moving and storing office equipment and cleaning and maintaining buildings and facilities.
Ensures park facilities are properly secured after normal hours and responds to emergencies and disasters. Enforces compliance with building rules and regulations.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Completion of eighth grade and six months experience in laboring work, professional landscaping or park maintenance, including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Valid Florida Driver License required.
NOTES
Pre-employment physical examination is required.
Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.
May be required to work outside regular business hours, depending on departmental needs.
SELECTION FACTORS
Depending on area of assignment:
Knowledge of precautions necessary to work safely.
Some knowledge of tools used in grounds keeping, facility maintenance and construction.
Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public, including angry and/or abusive individuals.
Ability to read and understand detailed and complex work schedules and diagrams.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.