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Career Opportunities

Polk County, in partnership with Source2, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing firm, is recruiting exceptional candidates for various positions across the organization. If you are looking for an opportunity to join one of Florida's leading municipal governments please apply below.

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Polk County is positioned at the center of Florida's business universe. The geographic center of Florida, Polk lies on the I-4 Corridor, 25 miles east of Tampa and 25 miles west of Orlando. As the geographic center of Florida, it is estimated that more than 7.5 million people reside within a 100 mile radius of Polk County. This is one of the largest concentrations of population in the southeast.

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Parks Maintenance Worker I-Parks Caretaker II**

Job Title
Parks Maintenance Worker I-Parks Caretaker II**
Job ID
813041
Begin Date
10/2/14
Duration
Location
Bartow,  FL 333830
Other Location
Description

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I-II/PARKS CARETAKER I-II, 1-2

                                                                             

This position is recruited and staffed under Source2

 

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

 

PARKS MAINTENANCE  WORKER I   $9.67

POSITION DUTIES: This is routine unskilled light and heavy manual labor work in parks and buildings.  Employees in this class are responsible for the satisfactory performance of construction and maintenance activities involving manual labor.  Performs a variety of manual labor tasks not requiring specialized knowledge and skills.  Cleans and sanitizes park buildings and restrooms.  Cuts grass, pulls weeds, rakes, edges sidewalks, trim hedges. Digs holes and trenches, plants trees and plants. Load and unload materials, remove litter, cleans vehicles and equipment.  Operates pick-up trucks, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pressure washers and other small equipment.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  No experience required.  Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at time of employment.

 

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKERII   $10.32

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have six (6) months experience in park system maintenance or a related field and have met the mandatory training requirements of a Parks Maintenance Worker I as defined by the Division. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida drivers license at the time of employment within this classification.  A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the required licensure.

 

PARKS CARETAKER I   $12.27

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum of an eighth grade education and a minimum of one (1) year experience in grounds maintenance or related work and have met the mandatory training requirements of a Parks Maintenance Worker II as defined by the Division. Must possess a valid Florida Class "B" CDL drivers license with air brakes endorsement at the time of application within this classification.  A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the required license.

 

SPECIAL PREFERENCES: Some experience in the use of transits, chain link fence instructions, turf management, athletic field maintenance and/or landscape maintenance.

 

PARKS CARETAKER II    $13.59

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in grounds and park maintenance or related work and have met the mandatory training requirements of a Parks Caretaker I as defined by the Division.   Must possess a valid Florida Class "B" CDL  with air brakes endorsement at the time of  application for this classification. Must have Trenching & Excavation Competent Person certification in accordance with current OSHA regulations. Must have a current Florida Ornamental and Turf Pest Control license. Successful completion of at least one safety/hazard recognition course as provided by the County OED division or equivalent training. A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications with the exception of the required licensure and certifications.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  May be required to change primary reporting site for short or long term assignments.  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten or impact the area, full time, permanent employees will be required to assist in performance of essential functions as described in the Polk County Emergency Management Plan.

 

 

JOB LOCATION:  Parks and Natural Resources- Various Parks throughout Polk County

WORK SCHEDULE: Thursday-Sunday, 7AM-5:30PM-  PLEASE NOTE THE WORK SCHEDULE PRIOR TO APPLYING

CLOSING DATE: Pending-Will close without notice

 

Required Skills

Please read entire job description prior to applying. This position works Thursday-Sunday.
Openings
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The Polk County Board of County Commissioners is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Polk County Board of County Commissioners

330 W. Church St.
PO Box 9005
Bartow, FL 33831-9005
(863) 534-6000

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