Maintenance Attendant III - Parks

                                                             City of Temple Terrace

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $21.03 - $23.13 per hour

POSITION: Maintenance Attendant III - Parks 

POSITION NO: 7.167

DEPT: Leisure Services

This is semi-skilled work in the Parks and Athletic Fields Division of Leisure Services. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining a variety of automotive and power-driven equipment, including light- and heavy-duty equipment; installing, repairing, maintaining and inspecting irrigations systems; and maintaining City grounds. Employee acts as lead worker, as required and performs duties of subordinates, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate a variety of automotive and light- and heavy-duty equipment; make minor equipment adjustments or repairs.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, including design, installation, repair, and trouble-shooting.
• Knowledge of chemical applications pertinent to grounds maintenance.
• Ability to learn the City’s geographical area within six months of employment.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, and maneuver bulky and heavy materials; lifting of objects up to 75 pounds and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds overhead.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.

Training, Certification, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Heavy manual labor and construction and grounds maintenance work experience.
• Experience in operating and maintaining moderately complex automotive and/or power-driven equipment.
• Or, an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Obtain Playground Inspector Certification within one year of employment.

Copies of required certification(s) must be submitted with the application.

The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver’s license verification may be conducted.