City of Gainesville

Grounds Technician I

Gainesville, Fl · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

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Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct or limited supervision.

Performs routine trail, grounds and landscaping work, including but not limited to: pruning or trimming vegetation, pulling weeds, mowing, spraying or applying herbicide and fertilizer, raking or blowing leaves, edging curbs, loading trimmings onto truck, picking up trash and blowing or sweeping debris off parking lots and sidewalks.
Performs basic installation of city trees, shrubs, and bedding plants, including but not limited to: preparing planting sites, digging holes, setting and watering plants and preparing appropriate supporting structures.
Uses various hand and power tools to perform maintenance and construction activities.
Performs excellent customer service by providing information and assistance to citizens who visit the City's parks or conservation areas.
Supports City special events and programs by updating, repairing and caring for displays and exhibits, moving and lifting of heavy equipment, tables, and chairs, setting up barricades and other temporary traffic control devices, providing flagging services and cleaning up at the end of events.
Enforces compliance with building rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Completion of eighth grade and six months experience in laboring work, professional landscaping or park maintenance, including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work
or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid Driver License required.
Valid Florida Driver License required within 60 days of appointment.
Knowledge of precautions necessary to work safely.
Some knowledge of tools used in grounds keeping, facility maintenance and construction.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public, including angry and/or abusive individuals.
Ability to read and understand detailed and complex work schedules and diagrams.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).
Valid Driver License required. Valid Florida Driver License required within 60 days of appointment.
Depending on area of assignment:
Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.

Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Assists with Living History Farm including, but not limited to: caring for animals, farm crops, historic structures and environmental and cultural educational programming.

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

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