Certified Groundskeeper ID-7887
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Mows, trims, edges, fertilizes, waters parks, playing fields, and other landscaped areas; weeds, prunes, mulches, fertilizes and sprays trees, plants, and shrubbery; prepares soil for planting; seeds and re-sods lawn areas; and plants trees, seedlings, and shrubs.
- Grooms and prepares ball fields and other park facilities for public use and performs renovation and retrofit of athletic fields.
- Repairs and maintains irrigation systems: adjusts, repairs, and replaces timing mechanisms.
- Inspects assigned areas: corrects or reports safety hazards; reports and documents the need for maintenance or repair of facilities/work areas to the appropriate supervisor; and places barriers and signs in public area.
- Cleans and maintains park grounds, athletic fields, and paved areas and paths, and removes debris.
- Cleans restrooms, replenishes supplies, and performs basic plumbing maintenance.
- Mixes and applies herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
- Maintains a variety of park equipment and facilities: paints equipment and facilities; assists with plumbing and carpentry work; builds concrete forms; and performs finishing work.
- Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including hand and power mowers, tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chain-saws, rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms, and other tools; operates trucks, trailers, and all-terrain vehicle with attachments.
- Maintains records of work performed, safety inspections, work requests and special reporting such as vandalism.
- Participates in scheduled 24-hour on-call program in cases of flooding or vandalism.
- Provide exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.
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Min. Education, Licenses and Certifications
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Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience:- High school diploma or GED.
- Two (2) years of experience in park or turf maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, and chemical applications.
Licenses and/or Certificates:- Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Within twelve (12) months of position assignment:
- Must possess and maintain Public Applicators License with the Ornamental and Turf category through the State of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) as per F.S.S. 487.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
- Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations and occupational hazards pertaining to the work.
- Knowledge of the operation and daily maintenance requirements of trucks and other light equipment.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques associated with soil preparation and enrichment, planting, transplanting, cultivation, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground covers, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.
- Knowledge of methods and equipment used in the control of weeds, pests, insects and plant diseases.
- Skill in the basic maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
- Skill in the use and maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
- Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
- Ability to work independently within established procedural guidelines and to work in a team environment.
- Ability to wear required breathing and safety equipment during extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
- Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Ability to operate automotive/all-terrain vehicles and light-duty motor vehicles.
- Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
- Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
- Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.