Groundskeeper (Full-Time)

Maintenance Worker

This is semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance of recreation areas, parkways and municipal golf course areas. Employees in this class are engaged in mowing, raking, trimming, irrigation, fertilization and pest control of a variety of grasses, shrubs, and trees. Work involves treatment and care of flora in all southern seasonal conditions and requires the operation of mowing, irrigation and fertilization / pesticide equipment. Work is performed under the general direction of a skilled superior who issues moderately detailed oral and written assignments and who reviews work in progress and upon completion.

Plants, cultivates, propagates, fertilizes, trims, sprays and waters grass, shrubbery and trees.

Inspects plantings for evidence of disease, harmful insects and weeds; operates equipment used in the application of insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.

Operates various mechanized and manual equipment utilized in raking, mowing, seeding and fertilizing putting greens, teeing areas, fairways, roughs, sand traps and surrounding areas of a golf course and rights of way and building grounds and park facilities.

Cleans sports fields, parkways, public buildings, grounds and park facilities; cleans restrooms and disposes of trash.

Maintains simple records of materials.

Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

Performs related work as required for this position description only.

The Requirements

Required : High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus six (6) months experience in lawn maintenance work. Preferred : One year (1) experience in lawn maintenance work. Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Valid Driver's License : With proof of automobile insurance Background Check : Must have an acceptable background record Driving Abstract : Must have an acceptable driving record

The Examination

Required Education and Background Information : Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and / or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date. Examination : Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests : written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and / or other job related examinations. You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed. Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts. Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number. Special Accommodation and Communication Needs : The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination. Veteran's Preference : The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.