About the Role
pspanPlease note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day uprior/u to the close date listed on the job posting./span/pp/ppspanbMission/b: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride /span/ppspanbVision/b: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay /span/ppspanbValues/b: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity /span/pp/ppspanLargo#39;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./span/pp/ppspanspanspanbCITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!/b/span/span/span/pp/ppbClosing:/b/pContinuousp/ppbSalary:/b/p$17.76 hourly ratep/ppbJob Summary:/b/pLargo Golf Course is seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a part-time Maintenance Worker. This position involves heavy manual labor and semi-skilled work in a variety of maintenance and construction tasks. Responsibilities include operating light automotive equipment, using hand and power tools, and assisting with landscaping, turf care, and general upkeep of the golf course. Work is performed outdoors under the supervision of a Foreman. brbrThe role requires availability on weekends and offers between 15 to 20 hours per week during the winter months, increasing to 20 to 30 hours per week in the summer. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in various weather conditions, have some experience with landscaping or maintenance tools, and be dependable team players. brbrThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to the upkeep of a beautiful public facility.p/pp/ppbESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/b/pp/ppAll 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./pp/ppbLeadership/b/pullipDemonstrates 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/p/lilipChampions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives/p/lilipArticulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services/p/lilipApproaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture/p/li/ulpbManagement/b/pullipEffectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities/p/lilipFollows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance/p/li/ulpbTechnical/b/pullipMaintains landscaped medians on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) owned highways and City roadways/p/lilipMaintains landscaping on City-owned properties./p/lilipAssumes responsibility for all aspects of grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed eating, raking, weeding plant beds, pruning shrubs and small trees, grass removal, repair of sprinkler systems, planting, watering, and fertilization and ball field preparation and maintenance/p/lilipOperates small power equipment including mowers, edgers, clippers, and other associated equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance; may operate other equipment such as a backhoe tractor, bucket loader, back-blade, and dump truck/p/lilipPerforms minor equipment maintenance, including replacing fuel, checking oil, cleaning, and minor repairs/p/lilipKeeps operating records and makes reports; inspects park and recreation sites and reports unsafe conditions, needed repairs, and performs site cleanups/p/lilipPrepares site and equipment set ups for City special events; may be required to work overtime and/or flex hours to cover department and City-wide special events throughout the year/p/lilipMay meet the public to give information concerning park facilities, historical sites, rules, and regulations/p/lilipEmpties trash cans, cleans bathrooms, and performs garbage pick-up at City parks and facilities/p/lilipPatrols parks and recreation sites, investigates disturbances or suspicious circumstances and reports to appropriate law enforcement agency/p/li/ulpbTeam Skills/b/pullipSupports honest and transparent decision-making/p/lilipCollaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments/p/lilipOpenly exhibits a positive attitude, in word and action, and encourages others to do the same/p/li/ulpbr /Performs related work as required./pp/ppbEMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:/b As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description./pp/ppbMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/b/pp/ppbEducation and Experience:/b/pullipHigh school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required/p/lilipTwo (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work is highly preferred/p/lilipOne year combination of training and/or experience in the use of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides; strong background in grounds maintenance preferred/p/lilipValid Florida Driver#39;s License or from another state for transfer within 30 days of hire/p/li/ulpbr /bKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/b/pullipSome knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general maintenance work/p/lilipKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring work/p/lilipAbility to learn the operation of light trucks, tractors, and small automotive equipment/p/lilipAbility to understand and follow simple instructions/p/lilipPhysical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor/p/lilipAbility to work with the public tactfully and diplomatically/p/li/ulp/ppbWORK ENVIRONMENT amp; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/b/ppbr /bWork Environment:/b span10% inside a climate controlled building; 90% outside which includes driving./span/pp/ppbPhysical Requirements: /bspanThe essential functions of the job require sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately three and a half (3.5) hours per day, and walking approximately three and a half (3.5) hours per day. The job also requires frequent: bending/stooping, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, with occasional: climbing (stairs and ladder), reaching, and carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds. On rare occasions the work requires pushing, and lifting/carrying objects weighing 45 pounds or more./span/ppbr /bSensory Requirements: /bspanHearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying in normal conversation, on the telephone, and on the radio. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone. Seeing: Ability to operate a vehicle and equipment./span/pp/ppbDriving Requirements: /bspanThe work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver#39;s License; may require valid Florida Class #34;B#34; Commercial Driver#39;s License depending on assignment./span/pp/ppbOther Machines: /bspanThe work requires the ability to operate the following machines: backhoes and lawn mowers./span/pp/ppbTools: /bspanThe work requires proficiency with edgers, weed eaters, chain saws, blowers, pole saws, hedge trimmers, drills, jigsaws, grinders, impact drills, spray tanks, shovels, rakes, and other garden tools./span/ppbr /bIMPORTANT INFORMATION:/b/ppbYes - DRUG TESTING/b (Safety Sensitive)/ppbNo - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING/b/ppbNo - CREDIT CHECK/b/ppbNo - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: /bAs mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department#39;s electronic data./ppspanPlease note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day uprior/u to the close date listed on the job posting./span/pp/ppspanbMission/b: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride /span/ppspanbVision/b: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay /span/ppspanbValues/b: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity /span/pp/ppspanLargo#39;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./span/pp/ppspanspanspanbCITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!/b/span/span/span/pp/ppbClosing:/b/pContinuousp/ppbSalary:/b/p$17.76 hourly ratep/ppbJob Summary:/b/pLargo Golf Course is seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a part-time Maintenance Worker. This position involves heavy manual labor and semi-skilled work in a variety of maintenance and construction tasks. Responsibilities include operating light automotive equipment, using hand and power tools, and assisting with landscaping, turf care, and general upkeep of the golf course. Work is performed outdoors under the supervision of a Foreman. brbrThe role requires availability on weekends and offers between 15 to 20 hours per week during the winter months, increasing to 20 to 30 hours per week in the summer. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in various weather conditions, have some experience with landscaping or maintenance tools, and be dependable team players. brbrThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to the upkeep of a beautiful public facility.p/pp/ppbESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/b/pp/ppAll 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./pp/ppbLeadership/b/pullipDemonstrates 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/p/lilipChampions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives/p/lilipArticulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services/p/lilipApproaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture/p/li/ulpbManagement/b/pullipEffectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities/p/lilipFollows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance/p/li/ulpbTechnical/b/pullipMaintains landscaped medians on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) owned highways and City roadways/p/lilipMaintains landscaping on City-owned properties./p/lilipAssumes responsibility for all aspects of grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed eating, raking, weeding plant beds, pruning shrubs and small trees, grass removal, repair of sprinkler systems, planting, watering, and fertilization and ball field preparation and maintenance/p/lilipOperates small power equipment including mowers, edgers, clippers, and other associated equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance; may operate other equipment such as a backhoe tractor, bucket loader, back-blade, and dump truck/p/lilipPerforms minor equipment maintenance, including replacing fuel, checking oil, cleaning, and minor repairs/p/lilipKeeps operating records and makes reports; inspects park and recreation sites and reports unsafe conditions, needed repairs, and performs site cleanups/p/lilipPrepares site and equipment set ups for City special events; may be required to work overtime and/or flex hours to cover department and City-wide special events throughout the year/p/lilipMay meet the public to give information concerning park facilities, historical sites, rules, and regulations/p/lilipEmpties trash cans, cleans bathrooms, and performs garbage pick-up at City parks and facilities/p/lilipPatrols parks and recreation sites, investigates disturbances or suspicious circumstances and reports to appropriate law enforcement agency/p/li/ulpbTeam Skills/b/pullipSupports honest and transparent decision-making/p/lilipCollaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments/p/lilipOpenly exhibits a positive attitude, in word and action, and encourages others to do the same/p/li/ulpbr /Performs related work as required./pp/ppbEMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:/b As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description./pp/ppbMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/b/pp/ppbEducation and Experience:/b/pullipHigh school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required/p/lilipTwo (2) years experience in grounds maintenance work is highly preferred/p/lilipOne year combination of training and/or experience in the use of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides; strong background in grounds maintenance preferred/p/lilipValid Florida Driver#39;s License or from another state for transfer within 30 days of hire/p/li/ulpbr /bKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/b/pullipSome knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general maintenance work/p/lilipKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to laboring work/p/lilipAbility to learn the operation of light trucks, tractors, and small automotive equipment/p/lilipAbility to understand and follow simple instructions/p/lilipPhysical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor/p/lilipAbility to work with the public tactfully and diplomatically/p/li/ulp/ppbWORK ENVIRONMENT amp; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/b/ppbr /bWork Environment:/b span10% inside a climate controlled building; 90% outside which includes driving./span/pp/ppbPhysical Requirements: /bspanThe essential functions of the job require sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately three and a half (3.5) hours per day, and walking approximately three and a half (3.5) hours per day. The job also requires frequent: bending/stooping, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, with occasional: climbing (stairs and ladder), reaching, and carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds. On rare occasions the work requires pushing, and lifting/carrying objects weighing 45 pounds or more./span/ppbr /bSensory Requirements: /bspanHearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying in normal conversation, on the telephone, and on the radio. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone. Seeing: Ability to operate a vehicle and equipment./span/pp/ppbDriving Requirements: /bspanThe work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver#39;s License; may require valid Florida Class #34;B#34; Commercial Driver#39;s License depending on assignment./span/pp/ppbOther Machines: /bspanThe work requires the ability to operate the following machines: backhoes and lawn mowers./span/pp/ppbTools: /bspanThe work requires proficiency with edgers, weed eaters, chain saws, blowers, pole saws, hedge trimmers, drills, jigsaws, grinders, impact drills, spray tanks, shovels, rakes, and other garden tools./span/ppbr /bIMPORTANT INFORMATION:/b/ppbYes - DRUG TESTING/b (Safety Sensitive)/ppbNo - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING/b/ppbNo - CREDIT CHECK/b/ppbNo - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: /bAs mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department#39;s electronic data./p