Jobs at City of Davenport (Now Hiring) — 4 open

Job DetailsJob Location: Davenport, FL 33837Salary Range: $21.17 HourlyPosition Function/Nature of Work:

Under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, performs duties necessary to support the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a semi-skilled manual work position involving the maintenance and repair of the City’s Sports Complex.

Essential Duties

Performs duties necessary to support the Recreation Division by coordinating City-wide and special events through achieving community awareness and involvement; assisting with the design and distribution of promotional materials; and cultivating essential partnerships with the general public and vendors.
Responsible for the daily construction, repair and maintenance of the Sports Complex.
Identifies and reports vandalism and safety concerns.
Operates various landscaping equipment (e.g., mower, edger, weed eater, hedge trimmer, saw, etc.)
Performs maintenance and minor repair of assigned equipment and tools.
Respond to and try to fulfill any special event provisions. Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality. Develop, plan and handle City and partnered events held within the facility, which will include event decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
Coordinates the appropriate set-up and tear down measures, and promotional displays (all mediums and outlets). Duties include conducting manning needs assessments, requests for street closures, public announcements, equipment rental, transportation requests and/or rental, and ensure events meet ADA accessibility requirements. Responsible for the safe, effective and efficient performance of assigned events.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to answer telephones and greet the public in a friendly and courteous manner.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to request clarification when needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, employees and the general public.
First Aid and CPR Certification are required.
Knowledge of recreational facility maintenance techniques, operation of landscaping equipment, and grounds related tools and occupational hazards.
Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and group activities.
Work requires the ability to read and/or write letters, memos, contracts, spreadsheets and other job-related analysis.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to research, compile and analyze data, and then present findings to management in an acceptable format.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other Federal, State and local governmental representatives, contractors, consultants, vendors, media and the general public is essential.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate special events and meetings.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints.
Ability to work nights and weekends.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
At least one (1) year experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
Must be willing to learn and demonstrate a positive attitude.

Other requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must possess a valid State of Florida drivers’ license.
Must possess an honorable military discharge if applicant has been service connected.
Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
Must pass a physical examination and drug urinalysis test.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Must endure a personal, professional and moral background investigation to determine honesty, maturity and dependability.
Must be fluent in the English language; ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Comments

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.