Groundskeeper - Full-Time Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bocaratonfl/jobs/newprint/4721504) Apply  Groundskeeper - Full-Time Salary $17.99 Hourly Location Boca Raton, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 03897 Department Recreation Services - Parks Operations Division Parks 62/25031 Opening Date 11/06/2024 Closing Date 11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit B + Description + Benefits + Questions . Job Description If you love the outdoors and have a passion for grounds keeping, the City of Boca is where you should be! We are hiring groundskeepers in various locations across the city. The city offers competitive salaries, health and retirement benefits! POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS AND SCHEDULES: Ballfields & Athletic Field Maintenance Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Holidays as needed Beautification & Row Maintenance Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Holidays as needed Parks & Common Grounds Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Holidays as needed General Definition of Work: Performs intermediate semi-skilled work in the maintenance of municipal parks and grounds, including general park areas, roadway medians and swales, golf greens, fairways, tees, bunkers and rough, and clay/turf athletic fields and clay tennis courts. Installs, repairs, maintains and cares for parks, grounds and related structures and equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Essential Functions + Works as a member of a crew engaged in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of parks, grounds, golf courses, clay/turf athletic fields, roadway medians, clay tennis courts, or general park areas. + Repairs and maintains park areas and buildings; performs minor building, custodial, repair, and maintenance work. + Completes safety inspections on playground equipment, boardwalks, docks, restrooms, park amenities, etc. + Collects trash, debris and garbage and disposes of same; repairs grills, tables, trash receptacles, benches, gates and fences; replaces light bulbs. + Participates in the propagation, planting, and transplanting of appropriate trees, shrubs, sod and flowers. + Trims hedges; prunes trees, plants, and flowers; mows grass, pulls weeds and edges. + Performs plant maintenance and care tasks; rakes leaves and spreads mulch; waters plants. + Lays sod, applies grass seed, fertilizer, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides; follows the guidelines and requirements set forth by the state, county and city rules and regulations. + Mows, edges, blows, waters; weeds, aerates and fertilizes parks and grounds, athletic field turf, general park areas, greens, tees and fairways; removes weeds from parks and grounds, including turf, landscape beds, tree rings and picnic areas. + Maintains, levels and repairs the clay portions of athletic fields and tennis courts; installs bases, pitching rubbers and home plates; moves portable pitching mounds; sets lines, installs posts, net supports and nets. + Operates and performs preventive maintenance and general repair of maintenance groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, chain saws, tractors, front-end loaders, trenchers, aerators, topdressers, dump trucks, small power equipment and similar equipment. Related Tasks: + Measures, lays out and lines athletic fields and courts to prescribed standards. + Prepares fields, clay, greens, tees, bunkers and courts for play. + inspects for safety and maintenance needs, completes the appropriate inspections sheets and paperwork. + Helps repair pipes; fixes sprinkler heads. + Assists with some irrigation repairs; washes and cleans tools and equipment. + Performs related tasks as required. + Assists with carpentry repair work on boardwalks, docks and playgrounds. + Must be available before and after hurricanes/ tropical storms for preparation and emergency clean-up. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: + the methods, materials, and practices used in parks and grounds, golf course, clay/turf athletic field and courts, and general park area maintenance. + the equipment used to maintain parks and grounds, golf course, clay/turf athletic fields or general park area and its safe operation. + the tools, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance work. + the materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of the standard building trades. + safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class. Skilled in: + the operation of parks and grounds, golf course, clay/turf athletic fields and courts and general park area maintenance equipment. + the operation of parks and grounds, golf course, clay/turf athletic fields and courts and general park area maintenance equipment. Ability to: + establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, patrons, and the general public. + understand and follow oral and written directions. + use common hand tools. + operate simple machinery. + perform manual labor for extended periods. + compose and send e-mail and basic computer skills to prepare evaluations. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience: + Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; and + Six (6) months of general maintenance experience. Certifications / Professional Licenses: + Position may require possession of a Florida Restricted Use Pesticide license, a Best Management Practices Certification, and/or Fertilizers Applicators License. Special Requirements: + Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license. Physical Demands: + Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 75 lbs. + Occasionally required to wear facial protection gear in the application of chemicals. + Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, respirator, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, face shield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves. + Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, poisons, irritants, and moving mechanical parts. Post-Offer Background Requirements: The background check process for this position may include: + Criminal Background Check + Employment Verification + Reference Checks + Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check + Workers' Compensation + Certification/License Verification + Physical + Drug and Alcohol Screen + Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY SEIU Employees ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 years and over 14 hours per month CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year. SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50% HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows: 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,000 annually RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below: + The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatorycontribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period forthis plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period. + An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution. + The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection. Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available. HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays. FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds. MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year. EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.