Job Information
City of Orlando Maintenance Worker - Landscaping in Orlando,
Maintenance Worker - Landscaping
Salary
$32,448.00 - $41,371.20 Annually
Location
Orlando, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-209
Department
Economic Development
Division
Downtown Development Board
Opening Date
03/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Removes trash/debris from city receptacles and from public areas. Ensures city rights-of-way meet cleanliness standards by following established routes either on foot or by vehicle. Performs landscape work in public rights-of-way which may include planting, weeding, maintaining flower beds, and pruning of plant material and trees. Works with landscape tools and on ladders. Work is assigned by the designated crew leader and is inspected for quality and productivity.
Typical Work Hours: Typical work hours: 6:00AM to 3:00PM.
Minimum Requirements
Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. Some laborer experience in street or park maintenance required. A valid Florida Driver's License required. Must meet physical and environmental demands of working outdoors in all weather conditions for most of the day; exposure to insects, chemicals, and traffic fumes; danger of working in public right-of-way; and performing demanding physical labor. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work weekends and holidays (daytime and/or evening shifts).
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
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A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
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What is the highest level of education you have attained?
Less than high school
High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
Technical school completed
Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
Master degree
Doctorate degree
03
How much laborer experience do you have in street or park maintenance ?
You must describe your experience in your application
None
Some but less than six months
Between six months and two years
Between two and four years
More than four years
04
Are you willing and physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions for an eight-hour day and performing demanding, heavy labor?
Yes
No
05
Can you lift 50 pounds?
Yes
No
06
Are you able to work weekends?
Yes
No
07
Are you able to operate a lawnmower?
Yes
No
08
Are you willing and able to work 6:00AM to 3:00PM?
Yes
No
09
Do you need to meet the physical and environmental demands of working outdoors in all weather conditions for most of the day? Are you comfortable with exposure to insects, chemicals, and traffic fumes? Are you prepared for the danger of working in public right-of-way, as well as performing demanding physical labor?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Orlando
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