Parks Service Worker- Grounds

Salary: $15.90 – $20.27 Hourly

Location : Orlando, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 23-112

Department: Families, Parks and Recreation

Division: Parks

Opening Date: 05/27/2023

Closing Date: 6/9/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

REPOST: PRIOR APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Who We Are

Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs skilled maintenance work in the care of City Parks. Responsible for a variety of tasks in Grounds maintenance. General knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and skilled in the use of ZTR lawn mowers, push mowers, hand and gas power tools. Work is performed outdoors and employee is exposed to extreme weather conditions, insects, and various chemicals. Work is performed with limited supervision and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion.

WORK SCHEDULE : Schedule is usually 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. including two weekends a month and is subject to change based on division needs and event schedule.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in grounds or general building maintenance required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Florida Driver’s License required.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Supplemental Information

01

A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.

02

What is the highest level of education you have attained?

  • Less than high school
  • High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
  • Technical school completed
  • Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
  • Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
  • Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
  • Master degree
  • Doctorate degree

03

How much full-time experience do you possess in grounds maintenance?
You must include details in your application or resume.

  • None
  • Some but less than two years
  • Between two and four years
  • Between four and six years
  • More than six years

04

How much full-time work experience do you have in general building maintenances?
You must include details in your application or resume.

  • None
  • Some but less than two years
  • Between two and three years
  • Between three and four years
  • More than four years

05

Are you willing and able to able to lift 50 pounds, walk for long periods; bend, climb, and stoop, and tolerate working outdoors?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Are you willing and able to work 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. including weekends?

  • Yes
  • No

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