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POLK COUNTY BOCC * Parks Maintenance Worker I in BARTOW, Florida
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I
This is routine unskilled light and heavy manual labor work in parks and buildings. Employees in this class are responsible for the satisfactory performance of construction and maintenance activities involving manual labor.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Performs a variety of manual labor tasks not requiring specialized knowledge and skills. Cleans and sanitizes park buildings and restrooms. Cuts grass, pulls weeds, rakes, edges sidewalks, trim hedges. Digs holes and trenches, plants trees and plants. Loads and unloads materials, removes litter, cleans vehicles and equipment. Operates pick-up trucks, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pressure washers and other small equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to perform unskilled labor work, lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds and a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally. Ability to perform various labor tasks in all weather conditions and environmental situations. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to learn the use of tools and equipment assigned. Ability to learn the occupational hazard and safety precautions applicable to laboring tasks. Ability to wear common safety equipment. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, read and understand written work orders and instructions and write simple reports. May be required to change primary reporting site for short- or long-term assignments. Must be capable of working various schedules for short- or long-term assignments. Ability to use basic computer software and learn use of Computerized Maintenance System program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No experience needed.
Must have a valid driver's license to operate company vehicle and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment within this classification.
In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten or impact the area, full time, permanent employees will be required to assist in performance of essential functions as described in the Polk County Emergency Management Plan.