MOR PPM, Inc. seeks a Full Time Regular Landscape Grounds Maintenance Worker in Lakeland, Florida. This position works with a groundskeeper crew performing maintenance and light construction tasks at City Parks and City owned properties.

As work experience is gained, employee in the class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Work assignments frequently are detailed, and the work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance; cuts grass with power mowers, including small tractor mowers, push-type or small tractor mowers; cuts and hoes weeds; trims and prunes shrubbery and small trees; rakes leaves; edges curbs; sprays ditches for weeds; cleans and maintains garden equipment; loads trash and trimmings on truck.
• Sweeps sidewalks; cleans floors.
• Uses hand tools and small, power-operated tools on routine tasks.
• Assembles, installs, and maintains playground and picnic equipment and fences.
• Maintains area of responsibility including but not limited to: Athletic fields and courts, parks, playgrounds, building grounds, water fowl, medians, rights-of-way, city trees, medians, and/or turf areas.
• Involves all phases of landscape installation and maintenance.
• Operates light trucks and other motorized critical in grounds maintenance and events.
• Greases and makes minor repairs on equipment; services and washes automobiles and trucks; digs ditches; repairs broken catch basins; cleans out storm sewer pipes and catch basins.
• Performs simple carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair and construction work, often under the supervision of a skilled worker.
• Interacts with the public in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Tree crews and Downtown routes members install, maintain, and remove holiday decorations.
• Tree crew members must work at heights of up to 50 feet on a regular basis and 100 feet intermittently.
• Requires light and heavy manual labor work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a recurring basis and carry/hold up to 30 lbs. on a continuous basis.
• Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, ride for extended periods.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• May adjust and repair automatic and mechanical sprinkler system clocks, valves and sprinkler heads; replaces pipes.
• May be required to maintain and repair tractor and other equipment as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid State of Florida driver's license.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class "A" or "B" commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department or obtain one within one (1) year of employment (determined by the supervisor).
• Must obtain and maintain a Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries – Certification, as required by the employing department/division within one (1) year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a (Chapter 482) Limited Lawn and Ornamental (LLO) Pesticide Application License as required by the employing department/division within one (1) year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKINGENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of tools and their uses.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to detect and report problems related to plants, such as diseases, lack of water, etc.
• Knowledge of the use of motorized equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees and the general public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires light and heavy manual labor work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a recurring basis and carry/hold up to 30 lbs. on a continuous basis.
• This position requires the ability to work around traffic, insects, wildlife, and the public in a safe manner.
• This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, ride for extended periods.
• The position requires exposure to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather, toxic fumes, noxious odors and wet, humid conditions.
• This position requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled