Groundskeeper - FT - Multiple Vacancies



Job Details

Groundskeeper - FT - Multiple Vacancies
Employer

City of Boca Raton

Salary

$13.82 - $23.80 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01735

Department

Recreation Services

Division

District I 62/21

Opening Date

10/26/2017

Job Description

ATTENTION: To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous employment history, if applicable. In the event the applicant has not been employed for ten (10) continuous years, all time for the ten (10) year period prior to the date of application must be accounted for including periods of school, unemployment and retirement.
 
Position is "Open Continuous" until sufficient applications have been received.

SCHEDULE
  Monday - Friday
6:30am - 2:30pm

 


GENERAL DEFINITION OFWORK:
 
Performs intermediate semi-skilled work in the maintenance of municipal parks and grounds, including general park areas, roadway medians and swales, golf greens, fairways, tees, bunkers and rough, and clay/turf athletic fields and clay tennis courts. Installs, repairs, maintains and cares for parks, grounds and related structures and equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
 
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
 
Works as a member of a crew engaged in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of parks, grounds, golf courses, clay/turf athletic fields, roadway medians, clay tennis courts, or general park areas;
Repairs and maintains park areas and buildings; performs minor building, custodial, repair, and maintenance work;
Completes safety inspections on playground equipment, boardwalks, docks, restrooms, park amenities, etc.
Collects trash, debris and garbage and disposes of same; repairs grills, tables, trash receptacles, benches, gates and fences; replaces light bulbs;
Participates in the propagation, planting,and transplanting of appropriate trees, shrubs, sod and flowers;
Trims hedges; prunes trees, plants, and flowers; mows grass, pulls weeds and edges;
Performs plant maintenance and care tasks; rakes leaves and spreads mulch; waters plants;
Lays sod, applies grass seed, fertilizer,insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides; follows the guidelines and requirements set forth by the state, county and city rules and regulations.
Mows, edges, blows,waters; weeds, aerates and fertilizes parks and grounds, athletic field turf, general park areas, greens, tees and fairways;  removes weeds from parks and grounds, including turf, landscape beds, tree rings and picnic areas.
Maintains, levels and repairs the clay portions of athletic fields and tennis courts; installs bases, pitching rubbers and home plates; moves portable pitching mounds; sets lines, installs posts, net supports and nets.
Operates and performs preventive maintenance and general repair of maintenance groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, chain saws, tractors, front-end loaders, trenchers, aerators, top dressers, dump trucks, small power equipment and similar equipment.
 
RELATED TASKS:
 
Measures, lays out and lines athletic fields and courts to prescribed standards; prepares fields, clay, greens, tees, bunkers and courts for play; inspects for safety and maintenance needs, completes the appropriate inspections sheets and paperwork; helps repair pipes; fixes sprinkler heads; assists with some irrigation repairs; washes and cleans tools and equipment; performs related tasks as required. Assists with carpentry repair work on boardwalks, docks and playgrounds; must be available before and after hurricanes/ tropical storms for preparation and emergency clean-up.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,AND ABILITIES:
 
General knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices used in parks and grounds, golf course, clay/turf athletic field and courts, and general park area maintenance;
General knowledge of the equipment used to maintain parks and grounds, golf course, clay/turf athletic fields or general park area and its safe operation;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, patrons, and the general public;
Skilled in the operation of parks and grounds, golf course, clay/turf athletic fields and courts and general park area maintenance equipment;
General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance work;
General knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of the standard building trades;
General knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
Ability to use common hand tools;
Ability to operate simple machinery; and
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to compose and send e-mail and basic computer skills to prepare evaluations.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; some general maintenance experience.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the past three (3) years. Occasionally required to wear facial protection gear in the application of chemicals.  Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.  Position may require possession of a Florida Restricted Use Pesticide license, a Best Management Practices Certification, and/or Fertilizers Applicators License.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, respirator, safety belt, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, face shield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves;
Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts.

Preferences:
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that might include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits for Full-Time Positions
Full-time employees receive an excellent benefit package which includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, and retirement plan. Specific  coverage varies by employee group.

Benefits for Part-Time Positions
Part time employees that work more than 1040 hours in a fiscal year receive 12 hours of floating holiday time for the next fiscal year.

Benefits for Volunteer Positions
Volunteers have the opportunity to form new friendships, have fun, be involved in our community, and gain new experiences.

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The City of Boca Raton qualifies as Future and current employees may be eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.  This benefit allows a write off of student loans for those working in any public service after 10 years.  For additional information click here

 

01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
  • Yes
  • No
02
There are multiple vacancies on this recruitment, please indicate your preference below:
  • Parks Roving Crew (Multiple Parks)
  • Countess de Hoernle Park
  • Sugar Sand Park
  • I am interested in applying to all locations.
03
Are you available to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Duties for this position may include exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school?
  • Yes
  • No
07
How much grounds and building maintenance experience do you possess?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year
08
Tell us about your grounds and building maintenance experience.
09
What piece(s) of equipment do you have experience operating? Please select all that apply.
  • Mower (Riding and/or push)
  • Edger
  • Weed Eater
  • Hedge Trimmer
  • Chain Saw
  • Pole Saw
10
Describe any tree and shrub pruning experience you have (i.e. types of plants pruned, techniques used, tools and equipment used, NAA guidelines knowledge, etc).
11
Describe your experience applying herbicides or pesticides, includes steps you take to ensure a safe application of these chemicals.
12
Describe any janitorial experience that you may have. (Include any experience cleaning restrooms, office buildings and trash removal).
13
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Boca Raton
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Phone
561-393-7804

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