Recreation Worker - Engelwood Neighborhood Center (Garden Maintenance)
City of Orlando Engelwood Neighborhood Center and Pool, United States
- Location: Engelwood Neighborhood Center and Pool, United States
- Categories: Building Maintenance, Parks and Recreation
- Job Type: Part Time
- Posted: Jan 17, 2025
Job Description:
Recreation Worker - Engelwood Neighborhood Center (Garden Maintenance)
Description
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting01-31-2025
Job Summary
Salary :
$13.00 Hourly
A role responsible for the maintenance and care of garden, including tasks like planting, weeding, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and overall upkeep of plants, shrubs, and trees, while ensuring the aesthetic appeal and health of the garden area, often utilizing gardening tools and equipment like mowers, trimmers, and hand tools. Clean-up and debris removal of the garden may also include removing leaves, clippings and other debris from the garden. This role will enforce and follow safety protocols for all gardening activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Currently attending high school, graduation from an high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma
- Applicant must possess a valid Florida driver’s license or state ID.
- Knowledge of plant identification, growth habits, and care requirements
- Experience with various gardening techniques including pruning, propagation, and pest management
- Ability to operate and maintain gardening equipment safely
- Physical stamina for outdoor work, including lifting, bending, and kneeling
- Attention to detail and aesthetic sense for creating visually appealing gardens
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.
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.
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.