Grounds and Events Worker

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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department :

GGPublic Works : Urban Forestry Program

Salary Range Minimum :

$15.00

Salary Range Maximum :

$20.10

Closing Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

Job Details :

This is entry-level manual labor performing unskilled maintenance. Essential functions may vary based on area of assignment. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated manager and work under direct supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its routine physical nature and from other classes by its emphasis on outdoor maintenance and events setup and breakdown.

• MAY FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Job Description : SUMMARY

This is entry-level manual labor performing unskilled maintenance. Essential functions may vary based on area of assignment.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated manager and work under direct supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its routine physical nature and from other classes by its emphasis on outdoor maintenance and events setup and breakdown.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs unskilled landscaping and beautification to include the cleaning and maintenance of varied ground landscaping including litter and garbage pickup; routine grounds and road right-of-way maintenance including mowing cut-back edging weed-eating sweeping trimming seeding sodding raking and hand-grading; routine cleaning of City facilities grounds right-of-ways and parks which may include janitorial work graffiti removal sign cleaning and pressure washing of buildings and sidewalks.

Performs basic maintenance to include setting up barricades and other temporary traffic control devices and may conduct or assist with flagging operations; performs duties which require moving heavy lifting loading and unloading and some transportation of equipment and furniture; services and washes vehicles and equipment and assembles and disassembles equipment; performs other maintenance activities as assigned.

Performs basic resource recovery functions including dismantling repairing modifying cleaning assembling and / or disassembling a wide range of electronic and mechanical equipment from or into their basic component parts. The performance of these duties may require a the operation of safety sensitive equipment such as forklifts metal cutters saws etc.

Unload supplies empty refuse containers sort re-sort move and categorize a wide range of materials.

Assists with setup and breakdown of event equipment furniture and participates in post event clean-up debriefing and documentation as needed.

Sprays / applies herbicides or removes weeds with tools or by hand in landscaped or natural areas; fertilizes turf and shrubbery; assists with controlled burn preparation and operations in natural areas

Uses small equipment such as weedeaters edgers and blowers in the performance of landscape and grounds maintenance tasks. Cleans parking lots walkways boardwalks of dirt and debris.

Assists in repairs and installation of park structures such as benches tables grills sidewalks painting carpentry and construction natured tasks.

Performs other maintenance activities specific to Parks Public Works and Solid Waste functions.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in training as required to perform job functions.

Assists with crowd activities such as monitoring directing and interacting with the public at City sponsored events at various locations within the City.

Assists with emergency management response activities as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to read and write English. . Some general maintenance related work experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Depending on the area of assignment :

A valid Florida Driver License may be required at time of appointment or within 3 months of hire depending on job assignment and work location.

Information on whether or not a license is required will be provided by the hiring department based on their specific needs.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge in the performance of lifting reaching pulling pushing in a safe manner.

Knowledge of general safety awareness including precautions necessary when working in or next to traffic.

Skilled in the performance of basic math and reading comprehension.

Skilled in the use of hand tools.

Ability to follow safety guidelines of safety sensitive equipment.

Ability to read comprehend and adhere to policies procedures safety regulations and other material needed in the performance of duties.

Ability to attend required training and learn and apply new information.

Ability to lift reach push pull carry crawl crouch stoop work in crowds understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work may require physical strength agility and dexterity to safely perform all essential job functions.

Work requires exposure to prolonged high noise levels potential hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will be required to work outside of regular business hours. Requires working outside in various weather.

Note :

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also o ff er great things like on-site fi tness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical sta ff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD / TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability contact recruiting at or by calling .

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Groundskeeping,Lawn Care,Management Experience,Facilities Management,Landscape Maintenance,Horticulture,Irrigation,Maintenance,Operations Management,Gardening,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1