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Performs difficult semiskilled and intermediate-skilled work in the regular operation of equipment used in the application of pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS AND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
Possession of the State of Florida Restricted Use Pesticide Public or Commercial Applicator License.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of motorized spray equipment and spreaders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license
- Possession of State of Florida Restricted Use Pesticide Public or Commercial Applicator License.
- Must obtain Ornamental & Turf and Right of Way category licenses within 6 months of employment.
- Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical Examination
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions
The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
- Continuously moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
- Continuously moving from one worksite to another.
- Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
- Continuously communicating with others to exchange information
- Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Continuously operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills
- Continuously operating machinery and/or power tools
- Continuously operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
- Occasionally assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Continuously demonstrating the ability to observe details accurately and identify variances
- Occasionally lift/carry objects up to 50 pounds or less
- Occasionally push/pull objects 50 pounds or less
- Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts
- Continuously working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like
- Continuously working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions
- Continuously working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur
- Continuously demonstrating regular in office attendance
Essential Employee Designation
When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.