Plant City, FL
PAY RANGE DOQ: $17.20 - $27.52/HR.
Position Summary:
Semi-skilled and manual work in maintaining Citywide trees. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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Semi-skilled labor to support tree trimming tasks involving the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.
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Participates in tree trimming and debris removal; construction and maintenance of park areas as instructed.
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Performs cleaning and routine first level maintenance of equipment.
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Makes daily written and oral reports.
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For declared disasters, position is considered “essential’; works with City crews during preparation and recovery operations (road clearing, debris removal from rights of way and city properties, inspection of facilities, etc.).
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Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential
duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques, practices, and principles.
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Knowledge of tools and equipment to do related work.
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Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools.
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Ability to learn tennis court maintenance and adapt to weather-related changes.
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Positive customer service skills.
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Ability to work well with others or work independently, task oriented.
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Self-starter, shows initiative, able to follow instructions.
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Flexible schedule to allow weekend and evening work as needed.
Education and Experience:
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High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.
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Grounds maintenance and tree experience preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
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Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License and be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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N/A
Essential Physical Abilities:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable
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Physical Skills |
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Frequent |
Occasional |
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Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over) |
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X |
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Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.) |
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X |
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Light lifting (under 15 lbs.) |
X |
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Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over) |
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X |
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Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.) |
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X |
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Light carrying (under 15 lbs.) |
X |
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Reaching above shoulder |
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X |
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Use of fingers |
X |
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Both hands required_ |
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Climbing (use of legs and arms) |
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X |
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Climbing (legs only) |
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X |
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Good near vision |
X |
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Good distant vision |
X |
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Both eyes required |
X |
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Depth perception |
X |
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Distinguishing basic colors |
X |
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Distinguishing shades of colors |
X |
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Good hearing (with or without hearing aid) |
X |
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Straight pulling |
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X |
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Pulling hand over hand |
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X |
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Pushing |
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X |
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Walking |
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X |
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Standing |
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X |
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Crawling |
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X |
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Kneeling |
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X |
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Bending |
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X |
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Balancing |
X |
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Stooping |
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X |
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Jumping |
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X |
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Running |
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X |
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Throwing |
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X |
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Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) |
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X |
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Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) |
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X |
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Other |
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X |
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Environmental Conditions:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable
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Environment |
Constant |
Frequent |
Occasional |
N/A |
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Work Inside |
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X |
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Work Outside |
X |
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In the Heat |
X |
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In the Cold |
X |
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In High Humidity |
X |
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In Dampness or Chilliness |
X |
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In Dry Conditions |
X |
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In or with Noisy Conditions |
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X |
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In Darkness |
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X |
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In or with Dusty Conditions |
X |
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With Silica, Asbestos, etc. |
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X |
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With Fumes or Gases |
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X |
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With Smoke or Flames |
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X |
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With Chemicals |
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X |
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With Solvents |
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X |
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With Grease or Oils |
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X |
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With Radiant Energy |
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X |
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With Electrical Energy |
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X |
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On Slippery Surfaces |
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X |
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On Uneven Surfaces |
X |
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In or With Moving Objects |
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X |
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In or With Ladders/Scaffolding |
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X |
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At Heights above Ground Level |
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X |
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Below Ground Level |
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X |
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In Water |
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X |
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With Explosives |
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X |
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With Poor Ventilation |
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X |
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With Odors |
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X |
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With Unusual Fatigue Factors |
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Other Relevant Information: |
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Emergency Responsibilities:
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Disclaimers:
This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.