Job Description

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Temporary Parks Maintenance Assistant

Salary

$15,600.00 Annually

Location

Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2024-1022

Department

Public Works

Division

Parks & Grounds

Opening Date

10/22/2024

Closing Date

11/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform general and preventative maintenance, assist staff with daily parks maintenance operations and be a contributing team member of various improvement projects in the Parks and Grounds Division.

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Schedule for this position is as follows:

Sunday, Monday and Friday 8:30 AM to Noon

Tuesday 6:30 AM to Noon

****Please note, this is subject to change based on department needs******

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs general maintenance and clean up duties at City parks which include, but are not limited to, emptying trash receptacles, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, wiping down tables, chairs and other furnishings, replenishing toilet paper and hand towels, and cleaning concession area, restrooms and fields.

Performs basic landscape maintenance including mowing, weeding, edging and blowing.

Picks up and disposes ground trash and landscape debris.

Performs manual work involving maintenance, repair of buildings and/or grounds, and minor construction.

Assists with set-up and breakdown of City events, programming activities and facility rentals.

Assists in park inspections to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities.

Identifies, reports, repairs and prevents possible safety hazards to avoid potential injuries.

Enforces safety and other park rules and regulations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Must possess or obtain a 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card within three (3) months of hire; and

+ Possess [or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire] and maintain a valid Florida drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be metbeforeconsideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:

+ Some experience in manual labor, lawn and/or landscape work.

Supplemental Information

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

+ Requires limited knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in parks maintenance work and clean up duties.

+ Ability to understand and follow applicable Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and departmental safety practices and procedures.

+ Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.

+ Ability to operate small trucks and parks maintenance equipment.

+ Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.

+ Ability to work as a member of team or individually on assigned projects, complete assigned duties in a productive and efficient manner.

+ Knowledge of basic rules of safety and ability to enforce applicable rules and regulations.

+ Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to establish good customer relations. Must have an ability to deal with people effectively, courteously and enthusiastically.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)andAffirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

Temporary Employee - No pension deductions, not Full Time benefits.

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Did you review and understand the job posting?

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Are you able to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees, contractors, and the public as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems?

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Are you able to work the noted schedule? Sunday, Monday and Friday 8:30 AM to Noon Tuesday 6:30 AM to Noon

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Do you have experience in manual labor, lawn and/or landscape work.

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+ No

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Are you able to obtain a 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card within three (3) months of hire?

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+ No

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Possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license.

+ Yes

+ No

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Agency

City of Boynton Beach

Address

100 E. Ocean Ave

City Hall - Human Resources

Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

Phone

5617426275

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