Maintenance Worker I - Parks, Recreation & Culture

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. This position is located at the NE Quad Park, and will be responsible for unskilled manual labor to include cleaning brush from park grounds and roadside, blowing and sweeping walks, removing refuse and paper from grounds, as well as, cutting and trimming lawns, bushes and trees. Clean and sanitizes restrooms, pavilions and park facilities. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have at least one (1) year of experience in maintaining a park, operating professional lawn maintenance equipment and facility maintenance experience.

Illustrative Duties

( NOTE: 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 if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Clears brush from roadside. Sweeps walks. Removes refuse and paper from grounds. Cuts, trims, waters, and fertilizes lawn and bushes.
• Loads and unloads heavy material from trucks and vans.
• Moves and aids in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objects.
• Maintains mosquito control ditches with hand tools including shovels and rakes.
• Assists with storage, mixing and loading of herbicides and insecticides.
• Performs scheduled housekeeping duties throughout the facility and area grounds.
• May be required to move furniture.
• Performs minor repairs under close supervision such as changing lights and unstopping toilets.
• Washes and cleans vehicles and equipment as required.
• Keeps restrooms and locker rooms supplied with necessary papers, soaps, and towels.
• Cleans and sanitizes park restrooms and showers areas.
• Picks up and delivers parts and supplies as directed.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education (or training) and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Possession of a valid Florida commercial driver's license (CDL), may be required, depending on location of position.
Possession of Public Health Pest Control certification within six (6) months of appointment may be required, depending on location of position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform routine unskilled manual work.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: .

Physical Demands: Able to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and machines. Peripheral vision. Able to pull, push, lift, carry 50 lbs, grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend, stoop. Able to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain.
Environmental Demands: Generally outside work. Able to tolerate inclement weather including but not limited to heat, humidity, wind, cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes and confined areas.
Mental Demands: Able to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, memos, and written directions. Able to write simple sentences relaying information. Able to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.