Parks Aide - Fort Lauderdale - Broward County, FL

Description

Salary: $17.63 Hourly
Location : Deerfield Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Parks Op RP Deerfield Island
Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification: International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) . Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parks Aide at Deerfield Island Park.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Want to learn more about Deerfield Island Park? Check out this video.
Position Overview
The Parks Aide position will work at Deerfield Island Park and should be comfortable working outside, on the water, and must have prior boating experience. Duties will include, but are not limited to, operating patron shuttle boat, facilities maintenance, trail maintenance, and other duties as assigned. This position will work Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM (schedule is subject to change based upon operational needs).
Deerfield Island Park is a 53.3-acre nature-oriented park, a nature-oriented refuge rich in both regional history flora and fauna offering a variety of amenities, including a walking trails, boardwalk, picnic area, and butterfly garden along with environmental education opportunities. Accessible only by boat, located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hillsboro Boulevard.
General Description
Performs a variety of park maintenance and program implementation activities at assigned facilities.
Assists skilled trades staff based on area of assignment.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete task.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires six (6) months in general grounds and facility maintenance, customer service, recreational activities, and/or a point of sale system based on area of assignment or closely related experience and must possess prior boating experience (small boats).
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possess a Boating Captain's License
Possess a Florida Boating Certificate
Possess a Tree Trimming License or Certification
Possess a First Aid/CPR
3+ years' of work experience operating a boat
SCOPE OF WORK
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Interacts with the public and other County employees in order to give directions or information, explains work activities/procedures, identifies service needs, and/or resolves day-to-day operational issues; collects fees and operates a cash register or point of sale software based on area of assignment.
Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs.
Inspects park facilities, including play areas, buildings, parking areas, in order to ensure a safe work and recreation environment for employees and the public; performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary environment for the public and County employees.
Sets up and takes down temporary facilities, traffic control devices for meetings, special activities, and events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location with efficient traffic flow for special events/activities.
Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management.
Picks up and delivers a variety of items to appropriate locations in order to ensure supplies and materials are available where and when needed and/or delivers mail.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery; toxic/caustic chemicals.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies

• Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.

• Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.

• Interpersonal Savvy

Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Maintains an open, friendly, and accepting demeanor when interacting with others; starts conversations and builds rapport; listens attentively and responds non-defensively when given advice, instruction, or critical feedback.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.

• Self-Development

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email Profstandards@ to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
01
Do you possess any of the following certifications/certificates/licenses? If so, please check all that apply and ensure your application includes proof of completion and is current/valid.

• Boating Captain's License
• Florida Boating Certificate
• Tree Trimmer License or Certification
• First Aide/CPR

02
Do you possess prior boating experience?

• Yes
• No

03
Describe your experience with operating small boats and the types of boats you have operated.
04
Are you available to work days, nights, holidays and weekends?

• Yes
• No

05
Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")

• Yes
• No

06
Can you speak, read or write any languages, other than English? If so, please describe.
07
Duties for this position might include heavy manual labor for extended periods, including working in hot, humid, sunny, and dusty conditions, and from heights and uneven surfaces, as required by work assignments. Are you able to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

08
This work involves working outdoors in wetlands, canals, and canals banks. Describe the experience and concerns you have working near snakes, alligators and wildlife and working on a boat or near waterways in the south Florida climate.
09
How much experience in general grounds and facility maintenance, customer service, recreational activities, and/or a point of sale system do you possess?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months
• More than 6 months

10
Please describe your experience in general grounds and facility maintenance, customer service, recreational activities, and/or a point of sale system or closely related experience.
11
Tell us about your landscape and/or facilities maintenance experience.