Cityofpsl
Turf and Landscape Specialist- Parks and Recreation Department
Cityofpsl, Florida, New York, United States
Turf and Landscape Specialist- Parks and Recreation Department
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Base pay range $19.83/hr - $22.81/hr
Position Summary The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies.
Performs pesticide/fertilizer applications on Parks and City properties. Responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage and is required to perform skilled manual work in turf, groundkeeping operations, and equipment maintenance. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
Essential Duties
Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
Tracks chemical inventory.
Assist to ensure safe and effective working order and maintenance of turf and related equipment.
Maintains records and ensures accuracy of all fertilization and pesticide application files.
Maintains up-to-date records of all SDS for all Parks and Turf related products.
Implements fertilization and pesticide programs, as directed.
Calculate/calibrate fertilizer and pesticide application rates, identify fungal turf related problems, Insect control measures and identify weed populations to include control measures.
Ensures safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment: Mechanically pressurized spray equipment, hand-operated spray equipment, hand-operated rotary spreaders, hand-operated drop spreaders and Utility tractors.
Assists in planning and coordinating turf maintenance and repair programs and projects.
Assists in identifying areas requiring chemical treatment so that the Supervisor can schedule the daily operations by maintenance/mowing staff.
Performs ground/turf maintenance tasks as directed.
Assist with requisitions for maintenance equipment parts/service and prepares cost estimates.
Assist with all general maintenance, projects, irrigation and landscape design/installation and drainage systems.
Operates trucks, trailers, and tractors, and performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/Or Experience Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. Four (4) years of experience in turf and landscaping fertilizer and chemical application methods, as well as equipment maintenance required. Golf Course experience is highly preferred. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from the date of hire.
Possession of a valid Florida Class “A” commercial driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Florida Pesticide Turf and Ornamental required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Turf and Ornamental and Limited Lawn applicators license is required, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Possession of the Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) certification for the State of Florida is highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to stay centered when challenged.
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and the public.
Knowledge of landscape and turf maintenance and installation, and related equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to complete daily worksheets and keep records.
Skill in landscape and turf maintenance and installation techniques.
Skill and operation, and preventative maintenance of the tools and equipment related to the position.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 80 pounds and climb a ladder up to 15 feet in height. Specific vision abilities by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Documentation Requirements Please Read Carefully: Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. The following DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF: Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts.
BENEFITS 12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days; 4-9 years- 15 days; 10-19 years- 20 days; 20+ years- 25 days; PT employees accrue depending on hours worked.
Personal Days: 2 days for non-exempt employees per year; 3 days for exempt employees per year.
Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month; PT employees accrue 4 hours per month.
Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
Insurance and Benefits: Basic Term Life Insurance $50,000; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance $50,000; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; Optional Benefits include Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Health Reimbursement Account, Employee Assistance Plan, Supplemental Life, Legal insurance.
QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? Yes No
02 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No
03 Do you have a clean driving history? Yes No
04 Are you able to perform laboring tasks that require the use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance/custodial equipment? Yes No
05 Are you proficient using Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook? Yes No
06 Can you perform labor tasks outside under adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.)? Yes No
07 Do you have the ability to identify nuisance weeds, and turf cultivars; Identify turf and landscape fungus issues and proper pesticide application rates? Yes No
08 Are able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 80 pounds? Yes No
09 Do you have four (4) years' experience in turf/landscaping fertilizer and chemical application methods and equipment maintenance? Yes No
10 Do you possess a Turf and Ornamental Pesticide license, and/or a Limited Lawn and Ornamental applicators license, or the ability to obtain them within twelve (12) months from the date of hire? Yes No
11 Do you have a CDL Class A driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain one within one year of the date of hire? Yes No
12 Please explain your golf course experience as it pertains to this position.
13 Please list any certifications that you have that relate to this position. Required Question
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
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Pay found in job post Retrieved from the description.
Base pay range $19.83/hr - $22.81/hr
Position Summary The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies.
Performs pesticide/fertilizer applications on Parks and City properties. Responsible for reading, understanding, and keeping current with chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage and is required to perform skilled manual work in turf, groundkeeping operations, and equipment maintenance. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
Essential Duties
Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers.
Tracks chemical inventory.
Assist to ensure safe and effective working order and maintenance of turf and related equipment.
Maintains records and ensures accuracy of all fertilization and pesticide application files.
Maintains up-to-date records of all SDS for all Parks and Turf related products.
Implements fertilization and pesticide programs, as directed.
Calculate/calibrate fertilizer and pesticide application rates, identify fungal turf related problems, Insect control measures and identify weed populations to include control measures.
Ensures safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment: Mechanically pressurized spray equipment, hand-operated spray equipment, hand-operated rotary spreaders, hand-operated drop spreaders and Utility tractors.
Assists in planning and coordinating turf maintenance and repair programs and projects.
Assists in identifying areas requiring chemical treatment so that the Supervisor can schedule the daily operations by maintenance/mowing staff.
Performs ground/turf maintenance tasks as directed.
Assist with requisitions for maintenance equipment parts/service and prepares cost estimates.
Assist with all general maintenance, projects, irrigation and landscape design/installation and drainage systems.
Operates trucks, trailers, and tractors, and performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/Or Experience Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. Four (4) years of experience in turf and landscaping fertilizer and chemical application methods, as well as equipment maintenance required. Golf Course experience is highly preferred. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from the date of hire.
Possession of a valid Florida Class “A” commercial driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Florida Pesticide Turf and Ornamental required or the ability to be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Turf and Ornamental and Limited Lawn applicators license is required, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Possession of the Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) certification for the State of Florida is highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to stay centered when challenged.
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and the public.
Knowledge of landscape and turf maintenance and installation, and related equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to complete daily worksheets and keep records.
Skill in landscape and turf maintenance and installation techniques.
Skill and operation, and preventative maintenance of the tools and equipment related to the position.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 80 pounds and climb a ladder up to 15 feet in height. Specific vision abilities by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Documentation Requirements Please Read Carefully: Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. The following DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF: Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts.
BENEFITS 12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days; 4-9 years- 15 days; 10-19 years- 20 days; 20+ years- 25 days; PT employees accrue depending on hours worked.
Personal Days: 2 days for non-exempt employees per year; 3 days for exempt employees per year.
Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month; PT employees accrue 4 hours per month.
Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
Insurance and Benefits: Basic Term Life Insurance $50,000; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance $50,000; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; Optional Benefits include Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Health Reimbursement Account, Employee Assistance Plan, Supplemental Life, Legal insurance.
QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? Yes No
02 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No
03 Do you have a clean driving history? Yes No
04 Are you able to perform laboring tasks that require the use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance/custodial equipment? Yes No
05 Are you proficient using Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook? Yes No
06 Can you perform labor tasks outside under adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.)? Yes No
07 Do you have the ability to identify nuisance weeds, and turf cultivars; Identify turf and landscape fungus issues and proper pesticide application rates? Yes No
08 Are able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 80 pounds? Yes No
09 Do you have four (4) years' experience in turf/landscaping fertilizer and chemical application methods and equipment maintenance? Yes No
10 Do you possess a Turf and Ornamental Pesticide license, and/or a Limited Lawn and Ornamental applicators license, or the ability to obtain them within twelve (12) months from the date of hire? Yes No
11 Do you have a CDL Class A driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain one within one year of the date of hire? Yes No
12 Please explain your golf course experience as it pertains to this position.
13 Please list any certifications that you have that relate to this position. Required Question
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Government Administration
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