Parks Service Worker- Grounds
Description
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 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
City of Orlando Benefits
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
Closing Date/Time: 11/17/2023 5:00 PM Eastern