City of Boynton Beach
Parks Maintenance Worker I (Career Path)
City of Boynton Beach, Boynton Beach, Florida, United States, 33435
The purpose of this classification is to perform general and preventative maintenance, participate in daily parks maintenance operations and be a contributing team member of various improvement projects in the Parks and Grounds Division.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation
Essential Employees - may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs routine grounds keeping duties, including installing sod, mowing grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, installing and maintaining landscape materials, removing weeds, edging walkways, applying mulch, removing trash and debris, etc.
Performs landscaping, grounds keeping, carpentry, masonry, plumbing and/or mechanical work and/or general manual labor as necessary to maintain Parks Division grounds, structures, equipment and vehicles.
Performs general maintenance and clean up duties at City parks which include, but are not limited to, emptying trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms and fields.
Picks up and disposes ground trash and landscape debris.
Performs general maintenance in City cemeteries to include mowing, string trimming, edging, spraying, blowing. Raise and straighten grave markers as needed.
Participates in mausoleum and in ground burial services in City cemeteries.
Installs and maintains playground equipment, fencing, signs, pathways, etc.
Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
Assists with set‑up and breakdown of City events, programming activities and facility rentals.
Performs park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities.
Identifies, reports, repairs and prevents possible safety hazards to avoid potential injuries.
Prepares and submits required records and reports.
Enforces safety and other park rules and regulations.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general custodial duties including cleaning restrooms as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Must possess or obtain a 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card within three (3) months of hire; and
Must possess (or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Some experience in manual labor, lawn and/or landscape work.
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of general landscaping and grounds maintenance practices, materials and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and departmental safety practices and procedures.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
Ability to operate small trucks and park maintenance equipment.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to work as a member of a team or individually on assigned projects; complete assigned duties in a productive and efficient manner.
Knowledge of basic rules of safety and ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.
Ability to provide excellent customer service skills and be able to establish good customer relations.
Ability to deal with people effectively, courteously and enthusiastically.
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is a
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
and
Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
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The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs routine grounds keeping duties, including installing sod, mowing grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, installing and maintaining landscape materials, removing weeds, edging walkways, applying mulch, removing trash and debris, etc.
Performs landscaping, grounds keeping, carpentry, masonry, plumbing and/or mechanical work and/or general manual labor as necessary to maintain Parks Division grounds, structures, equipment and vehicles.
Performs general maintenance and clean up duties at City parks which include, but are not limited to, emptying trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms and fields.
Picks up and disposes ground trash and landscape debris.
Performs general maintenance in City cemeteries to include mowing, string trimming, edging, spraying, blowing. Raise and straighten grave markers as needed.
Participates in mausoleum and in ground burial services in City cemeteries.
Installs and maintains playground equipment, fencing, signs, pathways, etc.
Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
Assists with set‑up and breakdown of City events, programming activities and facility rentals.
Performs park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities.
Identifies, reports, repairs and prevents possible safety hazards to avoid potential injuries.
Prepares and submits required records and reports.
Enforces safety and other park rules and regulations.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general custodial duties including cleaning restrooms as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Must possess or obtain a 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card within three (3) months of hire; and
Must possess (or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Some experience in manual labor, lawn and/or landscape work.
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of general landscaping and grounds maintenance practices, materials and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and departmental safety practices and procedures.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
Ability to operate small trucks and park maintenance equipment.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to work as a member of a team or individually on assigned projects; complete assigned duties in a productive and efficient manner.
Knowledge of basic rules of safety and ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.
Ability to provide excellent customer service skills and be able to establish good customer relations.
Ability to deal with people effectively, courteously and enthusiastically.
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is a
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
and
Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
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