City of Largo
GroundsMaintenanceWorker
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“Grounds Maintenance Worker at City of Largo. Skills: Grounds maintenance, Equipment operation, Public interaction. Maintain landscaped medians. Maintain landscaping on City-owned properties”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve organizational goals
Industry & Context.
Solutions-oriented work culture
Heavy manual labor, Work overtime and/or flex hours, Work as directed during an emergency, Recall around the clock for emergency response, Irregular work hours for emergencies, Work at locations other than normal for emergencies, Duties other than specified for emergencies, Physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor, Frequent driving, May require valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, Operate backhoes, Operate lawn mowers, Drug testing (Safety Sensitive)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid Florida Driver's License or from another state for transfer within 30 days of hire, Ability to understand and follow simple instructions, Physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor, Ability to work with the public tactfully and diplomatically
Nice to Have
Two (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work, One year combination of training and/or experience in the use of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, and background in grounds maintenance
What You'll Do.
Maintain landscaped medians
Maintain landscaping on City-owned properties
Perform grounds maintenance tasks
Operate small power equipment
Perform minor equipment maintenance
Keep operating records
Inspect park and recreation sites
Prepare site and equipment set ups
Meet the public for information
Perform garbage pick-up
Patrol parks and recreation sites
Investigate disturbances
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with all team members; Takes personal accountability and ownership
Communication Scope
Communicate orally with others; Speak effectively on the telephone
Full Job Description
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day _prior_ to the close date listed on the job posting. **Mission** : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride **Vision** : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay **Values** : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. **CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!** **Closing:** Continuous **Salary:** $17.76 hourly rate **Job Summary:** This is heavy manual labor involving semi-skilled work in various maintenance and construction tasks requiring the use of tools, equipment, and the operation of light automotive equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of a Foreman or Supervisor. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay. **Leadership** * Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan * Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives * Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services * Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture **Management** * Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities * Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance **Technical** * Maintains landscaped medians on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) owned highways
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