Facilities Worker I – Athletic Field Maintenance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property, including trash removal
Lines playing fields; drags, waters, weeds, and maintains landscaped areas on baseball and football fields, as assigned
Participates in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs, office furniture and other equipment
Performs landscaping duties, including mowing, weed eating, edging, and blowing
May act as a concession attendant
Assigns and issues tools; maintains shop area and equipment
Performs minor repairs on equipment and municipal grounds
Hand weeds, fertilizes and waters ornamental plant beds; may assist in the installation and maintenance of annual plant beds
Operates gas-operated trimming/edging equipment to trim/edge around trees, signs, landscaped beds, etc.; waters and fertilizes lawn areas
Operates gas-operated riding lawn mowers and large push mowers to cut grass in parks, medians and other City-maintained areas and facilities
Picks up litter and debris by use of pick sticks, blowers or vacuums; empties trash receptacles.
Trims and prunes trees, shrubs and bushes from ground level by use of hand tools such as hand clippers and pole saws; loads trucks with trimmings and other debris
Paints over graffiti using either roller or brush, and/or removes graffiti via use of proper cleaning materials
Maintains and cleans areas using rakes, hoes, shovels, blowers and related tools and equipment.
Performs minor maintenance and repair to park furniture and related equipment.
Operates trucks and other automotive equipment as needed
Performs a variety of other manual tasks including digging/shoveling sand and dirt; lifts, loads and properly stores tools and equipment; performs basic maintenance to tools and equipment; mulches landscaped areas
May be required to work staggered schedules including evening hours when necessary
Performs related work as required or directed by crew leader or supervisor
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
One (1) to three (3) years of related experience. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
Depending on the department and location of the assignment may require a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License
To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information