Facilities Grounds Maintenance

Description

• Participates in the preparation of departmental budget requests and proposals. Monitors expenditures in assigned area to assure fiscal control.
• Prepares a variety of reports, records, and documents including the utilization of an enterprise work order system.
• Assists in several special events, some of which take place on holidays.
• Establishes methods and schedules to ensure projects are properly completed. Formulates the scope of work for informal and formal bids.
• Repairs athletic equipment and other amenities. Maintains and/or supervises the repair and maintenance of playground equipment and surfacing to ensure safe and proper operating condition and adherence to ASTM standards.
• This position performs responsible work and supervision of contractors in all aspects of the maintenance of public parks property including concessions buildings, restroom facilities, maintenance buildings, structures, fencing, parking lots, walkways, playgrounds, signage, lighting, equipment and other hardscape amenities within the city parks.
• Develops contractor scope of work, prepares work orders and assigns to contractors; monitors work order progress, inspects and evaluates work.
• Performs minor repairs to facilities to include, but not limited to, painting, replacing light bulbs, door locks, fencing, soap dispensers, etc.
• Performs a variety of inspections related to park maintenance and safety.

Requirements

• Maintenance preferred. Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Considerable knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, materials, procedures and best practices in park maintenance.
• Licensure and/or Certifications: Possess a valid Florida Driver's license and has an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of facilities maintenance experience in the Public Works arena.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, typically 8 hours/day Monday through Friday, and to include 24-hour, 7-day emergency service.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and direct varied projects involved in park maintenance.
• Ability to utilize computer and mobile phone software programs to complete administrative tasks and work orders.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, to include weekends, holidays and evenings as necessary to meet the City's needs.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of proper safety practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Interacts and communicates with contractors, city administrators and the general public. Required to obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training ICS 100, 200 & 700. In the event of a disaster or declared State of Emergency, be on 24-hour emergency call for public assistance.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance