Friday, March 14, 2014

Experience Pen"woman"ship at it's finest! Mar 21- May 5, 2014


The city of Tavares, FL will be hosting an Art exhibit featuring fine Pen work by women from all over the country at Tavares City Hall 

March 21- May 5, 2014


Released from the city of Tavares:
Art, music, and words can transport you to new and amazing places – whether a beautiful poem, a favorite song, or a few lines of thought-provoking poetry. Come and be transported by the art, music, and prose created by the women of the Orlando Winter Park branch of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) during the exhibit presented by the City of Tavares, Tavares City Hall, 201 E. Main Street. Artwork and poetry created by these talented ladies will be on display through May 5.
The public is also invited to a reception to be held on Friday, March 21 from 5:30 until 7:30 PM. The evening will be filled with music, art and poetry, including demonstrations by the artists. Refreshments will be served.
The NLAPW (or Pen Women, as they are often called), was formed in 1897 by a group of professional women writers as a means for them to connect and support one another in their field. The National Press Club provided a forum for male writers and journalists to connect, but at the time women members were not permitted, so the ladies created their own organization. It quickly grew to include professional artists and composers. Past members include several influential and well known women including Eleanor Roosevelt and Pearl S. Buck.
The Orlando Winter Park branch of NLAPW was formed in 1957 and currently includes many award winning central Florida artists, writers and composers.
For more information, contact Tamara Rogers, Tavares Community Services Director, 352.742.6338 or TRogers@Tavares.org

Monday, March 10, 2014

New JOB posting- Tavares park maintenance worker

Help keep Tavares FL parks beautiful and get paid doing it

Here's another way the city of Tavares can put some money in your pocket with out getting all wet like the park attendants...Be a park maintenance worker.
Salary $22,000-$31,900
Call 352-742-6209 for more information . Here are some things you should know before you call:

Park Maintenance Worker

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position performs semi-skilled and manual work in maintaining various grounds, fields and facilities.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Maintains various grounds, fields and parks by performing mowing, dragging, weeding, tilling, raking, digging and other manual labor tasks
  • Prepares fields for athletic activities such as: lining, raking
  • Installs turf, seeds and foliage on fields, in parks and other grounds.
  • Maintains equipment and facilities by performing manual labor and semi-skilled work
  • Performs litter control functions; cleans restrooms; sets up picnic and other areas
  • Does painting, carpentry, plumbing and minor electrical repairs
  • Repairs and maintains the irrigation system
  • Operates vehicles, performs daily checks on vehicles and safety equipment such as fluid levels, tires, lights, and a walk around check for damage.
  • Performs daily maintenance on mowers; checking fluid levels, changing blades, cleaning air filters, checking tires, checking for damage and lubricate daily
  • Operates equipment such as: front-end loaders, tractors, backhoe, mowers, rototiller, etc.
  • Makes daily written and oral reports
  • Informs and directs public in the use of facilities
 (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of facilities maintenance and repair functions
Knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf installation
Knowledge of tools and equipment necessary to perform related work
Knowledge of grounds-keeping practices and principles
Ability to operate light to medium equipment
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Skill in the operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and related tools
Knowledge, skill and ability to perform minor irrigation repairs (sprinklers or 1” or smaller lines)
10. Ability to work rotating shifts including weekend duty, emergency call-out
11. Must complete courses in Turf and Ornamental within 1 year of employment
12. Must complete courses in Ball Field Maintenance within 1 year of employment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
2. Grounds maintenance experience, with a combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
1. Valid and insurable Florida Drivers License
2. Class B CDL License may also be required, at the discretion of the Community Services Director.

Miscellaneous Information

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
- Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
- Walking
- Standing
- Kneeling
- Bending
- Driving
- Operating equipment
- Stooping
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Works outside in various weather conditions
- Chemicals (insecticides and herbicides)
- Heights (up to 15 feet)
( Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)


(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
The City Of Tavares is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be reasonably accommodated. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference offered on initial hire per Florida Statute 295. Selected applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are subject to a criminal, driver, education and employment background check, drug screen, polygraph test, psychological test and medical examination. To apply, a City of Tavares employment application or resume with a minimum of ten (10) years complete work history must be submitted to City of Tavares Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date (if mailed, it must be postmarked no later than the closing date). Internal candidates must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request, available in Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Minimum qualifications are subject to change pending approval of job description(s). Equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. The City of Tavares reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date. All positions are regular full-time unless otherwise noted.

Make a SPLASH and make money doing it! Summer job posting

Looking for a fun way to make some pocket money this summer and keep cool doing it?

The City of Tavares is looking for Splash park attendants for the summer of 2014.
The rate is $9/hour
Call 352-742-6209 for more information. Here's some details you will want to know before you apply:

Splash Park Attendant (temporary seasonal)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Splash Park Attendant is responsible for appropriate customer service, monitoring users’ safe attendance and enjoyment of the Splash Park.  Attendants work under the supervision of the Seaplane Base and Marina Manager or Operations Supervisor, who issues written or oral work requests and who may inspect work performed on a routine or emergency basis.  The Splash Park Attendant must perform work safely and efficiently, at times under inclement weather conditions, and must be available for work assignments during Splash Park season from April to October.
 This position is classified as temporary seasonal, and is ineligible for City benefits.
 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Performs the full range of duties in and around the splash pad, and ensures the safety of Splash Park patrons
·         Facilitates daily and season pass attendance and user fee collection
·         Provides public information about and monitors user conformance with park rules and regulations
·         Performs City Splash Park general and contaminant splash pad clean-up protocol
·         Follows City Splash Park written standard operating procedures
·         Performs other tasks as needs are identified and as assigned
·         Works weekends and holidays as assigned
·         Responsible for all equipment utilized in the course of the daily work assignments

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must consistently provide friendly, welcoming customer service to all Splash Park users and guests
2. Must consistently display an attitude of cooperation and the ability to work and communicate well with others
3. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
4. Ability to maintain integrity in all areas of job performance
5. Ability to perform the essential functions of this position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum age 16

2. Proven customer service related experience, with proven cash handling and accountability experience preferred

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

1. Valid Florida Drivers License
2. Valid American Red Cross CPR and First Aid or verified equivalent preferred. Training will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Stooping
• Stretching

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works outside for extended periods in various weather conditions
• Contact with wet surface conditions

Miscellaneous Information

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
The City Of Tavares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be reasonably accommodated. Veterans’ Preference offered on initial hire per Florida Statute 295. Selected applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are subject to a criminal, driver, education and employment background check, drug screen, polygraph test, psychological test and medical examination. To apply, a City of Tavares employment application or resume with a minimum of ten (10) years complete work history must be submitted to City of Tavares Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date (if mailed, it must be postmarked no later than the closing date). Minimum qualifications are subject to change pending approval of job description(s). Equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. The City of Tavares reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date. All positions are regular full-time unless otherwise noted.