Posting number: 26-00420
Department: Natural Resources
Job classification: PRESERVE MAINTENANCE TECH (DOQ)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks, Natural Resources, Customer Service, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Work Location: Robinson Preserve, 1401 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, Florida 34209
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, possible four (4) 10-hour shifts. Some weekends.
Expected Starting Hourly Range: $20.68 - $29.59
This classification performs work involving maintenance/repair of County preserve facilities and equipment, including minor construction of park amenities (picnic tables, benches, grills), recreation amenities, play areas and related equipment, in accordance with area of assignment. Employees in this class perform a variety of skilled manual labor tasks requiring job acquired skills in specialized fields. Work involves considerable public contact in providing information and assistance to preserve patrons.
Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.
Note: Position level and salary will be dependent on qualifications (DOQ).
Note: Work schedules will involve weekends, holidays and rotating shifts, all of which entail independent responsibility in handling emergency situations and closing parks.
The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments. Climbing and descending ladders and stairs. Shifts may include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Operates hand tools and power tools, mowers, tractors, trucks, forklift, chipper, front end loader and related items for job assignment.
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Performs routine work in one or more trades associated with construction, maintenance and repair of preserve facilities, grounds, and equipment.
May assist higher level maintenance workers, or contracted professionals in accomplishing more advanced or skilled trade's projects. ?
May assist resource management staff with natural resource management tasks including invasive plant control and other restoration projects.
Performs duties to maintain landscapes, trees, grounds, trails, irrigation systems for landscaped areas and active restoration projects etc.
Operates maintenance and other related equipment in performing landscape and grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, pruning, blowing, etc. ?
Duties may also include, but not be limited to cleaning, painting, removing rubbish and other refuse from grounds and buildings, repairing and maintaining various parks facilities and properties, and assisting with invasive plant control etc.
Performs record keeping and reporting duties, i.e., service records, basic logs, reports, etc. (some of which may be computerized). Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks, vans or other areas; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes, equipment and larger or bulky objects.
Effectively interact with the public, provides information, and enforces rules and regulations in a pleasant and tactful manner.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Attends monthly safety & staff meetings provided by department.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
Trades work may include, but not be limited to, minor and/or routine assembly of amenities (picnic tables, grills, benches), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, masonry, trails, and an introduction to heavy equipment.
Organizes and prepares parts and tools for each day's work; loads and unloads trucks as needed; completes all daily functions.
Assists in routine inspection of vehicles and equipment and reports deficiencies to supervisor or designated personnel.
Trades work may include, but not be limited to, basic electrical, basic plumbing, mechanical repair, basic painting, basic carpentry, basic masonry, structural and landscaping pest control, natural areas trail construction and maintenance and an introduction to heavy equipment.
Performs amenity installation and repairs, including benches, grills, picnic tables, fences, trash receptacles, bike racks, car stops, signs and bollards and other elements of the physical infrastructure in preserves.
Operates various automotive vehicles and light to medium equipment, i.e., tractors, rotary mowers, bush hogs, front-end loaders, pick-up trucks, etc.; may perform maintenance and repairs, as required.
Inspects vehicles and equipment and reports deficiencies to supervisors or designated personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and appliable federal and Florida law.
High school graduate/equivalent. ?
Valid Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire. ?
One (1) year experience in commercial building maintenance or grounds maintenance or related field.
Must meet Preserve Trades Worker Career I Ladder training and certifications requirements within six (6) months of hire.
Total of two (2) years of experience commercial building maintenance or grounds maintenance or related field.
Successful completion of Preserve Trades Worker I and II Skill Set as outlined in career ladder within 12 months of hire. ?
FDACS Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators License with Natural Areas Weed Management Category within six months of hire.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English. ?
Ability to follow oral and written directions communicated in English.
Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and related buildings and equipment, as required for area of assignment.
Knowledge of potential hazards and applicable safety precautions necessary for the protection of the public and employees in natural areas-and passive recreation settings.
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn and apply Manatee County Policy & Procedures and Natural Resources departmental rules, regulations and operating procedures.
Ability to understand daily routines and daily record keeping requirements.
Ability to learn computer based on-line time and attendance system and keep accurate work records.
Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, pesticide labels (training provided)
Ability to learn intermediate native and invasive plant identification.
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More than 400,000 people call Manatee County home, but our population increases considerably in the winter when high temperatures vary between 65 and 75 degrees. Many northerners, affectionately known as Snow Birds, have second homes or rent a winter home here. Our county employees are key to delivering services to all our residents including our seniors, children, families and those just starting out. From the Libraries to Forest Preserves, Beaches to Neighborhoods, new developments to individual residences, the services we provide touch everyone in the community in a positive way. As a county employee, you contribute toward that effort.
