Parks Service Worker- Horticulture

Salary: $15.90 – $20.27 Hourly

Location : Orlando, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 23-443

Department: Families, Parks and Recreation

Division: Parks

Opening Date: 09/02/2023

Closing Date: 9/15/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

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 special Parks facilities. Employees in this class are responsible for the performance of a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of parks buildings, facilities and equipment which requires general knowledge of maintenance functions, skill in the use of hand and power tools, and the ability to operate medium and heavy equipment such as water trucks, tractors, dump trucks, tree spades, and/or front end loaders. Work is performed outdoors and employee is exposed to weather conditions, insects, and various chemicals. Work is performed with limited supervision and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion.

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

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

  • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
  • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master’s degree; or
  • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

01

Do you have a valid driver license from the State of Florida or any other state?

  • Yes
  • No

02

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.

03

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

04

How much full-time experience do you possess in grounds or general building 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

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 weekends?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Job Category
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 15.90 - 20.27 per hour
Country
United States
City
Orlando
Career Level
unspecified
Company
City of Orlando, FL
JOB SOURCE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orlando/jobs/4188584