- Salary
- $36k+/yr
- Location
- Panama City, FL, FL, US
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under the leadership and general guidance of the Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation, this position requires skilled and semi-skilled manual labor duties. Ongoing duties will involve new construction, maintenance, equipment repair, mowing, right-of-way and irrigation. Using tools, maintenance equipment, construction equipment, landscaping equipment and other hand and power tools is part of daily duties. All work is performed in the elements, including heat, cold, rain and other inclement weather.
This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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.
- Mows and trims grass at parks and City properties.
- Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools and materials.
- Repair and overhaul small engines and landscaping equipment.
- Clean culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals and many other similar jobs.
- Remove and replace sod, sprinkler heads, groins, catch basins, etc.
- Dig trenches, remove concrete, trim and prune trees and shrubbery.
- Fertilize and spray herbicides.
- Pick up trash.
- Assists in construction-based projects such as woodworking, concrete, etc.
- Custodial duties such as cleaning windows, bathrooms, vacuuming and cleaning carpets, dusting, emptying trash cans, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge and skills in the use of tools and equipment typical of manual labor work.
- Strong skills in the ability to evaluate tasks and utilize the best tools and processes to safely accomplish tasks.
- Ability to understand and carry out multi-step oral and written instructions in a courteous, professional and efficient manner.
- Ability to operate mowers, tractors, trucks, and a variety of other hand tools and equipment (power and manual) typically used in construction.
- Ability to operate power and manual equipment is typically used in landscaping, irrigation, grounds keeping and right-of-way maintenance.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership, other departments and the general public.
- Knowledge and skills in the repair and maintenance of asphalt, concrete work, drainage systems, and ground maintenance.
- Ability to build basic frames for construction and other basic woodworking skills.
- Ability to shovel, spread and prepare surfaces for concrete and asphalt.
- Ability to spread and level concrete.
- Ability to work with various types of chemicals used in maintenance and surface work.
- Knowledge of safe operations in and around heavy traffic areas.
- Ability to measure and make basic mathematical calculations.
- Able to work around water, boats and barges.
- Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Three (3) years of experience in manual labor maintenance and construction work preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary:
- Occasionally: - Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 40+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Sit, Work at Heights, Traverse Uneven Terrain.
- Frequently: - Lift/Carry: 25-50 Lbs., Push/Pull: 25-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.
- Constantly: Lift/Carry 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Stand, Walk, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills.
Risk/Safety Conditions:
- This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (i.e. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
- This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Outside year-round, all types of weather, day & night. Physical and dirty.
These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.