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Services Attendant II - Horticulture (Number of Vacancies: 2) - #211019-006022-004

City of Tampa

Location: Tampa, FL 33602
Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: October 18, 2021
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Services Attendant II - Horticulture
Department
Parks & Recreation
Open Date
10/19/2021 12:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline
11/2/2021 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$15.01 - $21.35/hour; $2,601.73 - $3,700.67/month; $31,220.80 - $44,408.00/year
Employment Type
Full-Time
Type of Recruitment
Open
Nature Of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for performing various manual and semi-skilled tasks of routine difficulty in horticulture, construction, maintenance, repair, and/or other related municipal services, operating power tools and equipment and/or applying specific knowledge and skills related to area of assignment. Though under immediate supervision, employee receives instructions orally and in writing and must exercise some initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks. Some positions might require employee to work part-time or irregular hours and/or to perform tasks of a hazardous nature. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observation and results obtained.
Examples of Duties
• This position participates in the management of municipal horticulture installations and maintenance along many of the City right-of-ways, within 180 parks and other City owned properties. This position is hands on with a main focus of landscape maintenance including planting, pruning and fertilizing.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to horticulture, construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, facilities, streets and other installations.
• Operates electric, gasoline, hydraulic, and pneumatic driven power tools including brush cutters, tamping machines, chain saws, pipe cutters, power hack saws, pumps, lawn mowers, weed eaters, trim edger, bench grinders, drill presses, paint spray guns, arc welders, jack hammers and concrete mixers; fixes or repairs small engines, weed eaters and other devices; maintains tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair. Might serve as a trades helper by performing semi-skilled carpentry, painting, pipelaying, plumbing, tile work, brick masonry, welding, basic electrical repair, and cement work; receives on-the-job training in higher level semi-skilled and skilled trades.
• Performs minor maintenance and grounds keeping of municipal facilities and grounds; cleans walkways; empties waste receptacles; waters grass and shrubs; performs landscaping and gardening work; plants, prunes, and trims shrubs; applies fertilizer and insecticide; performs custodial duties with immediate responsibility for sweeping, cleaning, mopping, dusting, waxing and/or polishing building interiors, floors and furniture; removes graffiti throughout the city using chemicals or steam pressure washer.
• Installs irrigation systems underground, including laying pipes and electrical lines to facilitate automatic system operation; installs conduit system, above/under ground systems and pull boxes in order to facilitate operations.
• Manually loads and unloads heavy items, including supplies, equipment, and materials; transports people, material, tools, and equipment to and from sites to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Operates radio or communications equipment; some positions might require operation of a motor vehicle and some minor vehicle maintenance.
• Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Some knowledge of : horticulture practices, minor repair, maintenance and construction methods; occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions; cleaning materials, methods and equipment where required; plant care, where required.
Ability to : understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance; operate a motor vehicle; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Skill in : use and care of hand and power tools and other related materials and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of 8th grade and six (6) months of experience in services and/or building or mechanical maintenance or repair work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of: a pesticide application certificate where required; a valid Florida driver's license is required. Some positions may require a valid Florida Commercial driver’s license.
Examination
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
Conclusion
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