City of Kissimmee | Diversity Employer
Local historians have offered many variations of the origin of the City's name. Most agree that Kissimmee is a modern spelling of a tribal word. The book, Florida Indians and the Invasion from Europe by Jerald T. Milanich, links "Kissimmee" to a village of the Jororo, one of Florida's lesser-known tribes.
Historian John Hann researched Spanish documents about missions established to convert the Jororo and other groups to Christianity in the late 1600s. Spanish records indicate that a mission was built near the tribe's main village, also called Jororo.
Another mission was called Atissimi. Milanich writes, "Hann suggests that the name Atissimi, sometimes given as Jizimi and Tisimi, may be the source of the modern place name Kissimmee." A 1752 Spanish map used the name "Cacema," which has evolved into today's spelling of Kissimmee.
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The City of Kissimmee is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.
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Kissimmee, Florida
FACILITIES TRADESWORKER Facilities Tradesworker Classification Title: Facilities Tradesworker Department: Public Works & Engineering Pay Grade: 10 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under Supervision, This position entitles a ...
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Kissimmee, Florida
SOLID WASTE DRIVER Solid Waste Driver Classification Title: Solid Waste Driver Department: Solid Waste Division, Public Works Pay Grade: 12 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates garbage, tra...
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Kissimmee, Florida
GROUNDSKEEPER PT (ATHLETICS) Groundskeeper PT General Statement of Job Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance and repair of public parks, athletic fields and facilities. Operates moderate-size...
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ENGINEER III PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (SIGN-ON INCENTIVE $10,000) WITH RELOCATION PACKAGE
Kissimmee, Florida
ENGINEER III PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (SIGN-ON INCENTIVE $10,000) WITH RELOCATION PACKAGE Engineer III Plan & Develop General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, provides leadership and supervision for professional, technical, and a...
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RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Kissimmee, Florida
RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES SUPERVISOR Recreation & Leisure Svcs Supv Classification Title: Recreation and Leisure Services Supervisor Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 17 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under lim...
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ENGINEER III DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (SIGN-ON INCENTIVE $10,000) WITH RELOCATION PACKAGE
Kissimmee, Florida
ENGINEER III DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (SIGN-ON INCENTIVE $10,000) WITH RELOCATION PACKAGE Engineer III Design & Construc General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, provides leadership and supervision for professional, technical, and a...
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Kissimmee, Florida
HERBICIDE SPECIALIST PW Herbicide Specialist PW City of Kissimmee, Florida Classification Description Classification Title: Herbicide Specialist Department: Public Works Pay Grade: 12 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under o...
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Kissimmee, Florida
EVENT MONITOR Event Monitor PT General Statement of Job Under general supervision, event monitors provide customer service and crowd control for scheduled events, tournaments, shows and exhibitions. Responsible for preparing area(s) of assi...
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Kissimmee, Florida
PERMITTING TECHNICIAN Permitting Technician General Statement of Job Provides customer service and technical support to the department. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Greets customers and performs customer service...
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Kissimmee, Florida
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PR General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates heavy equipment in the installation, maintenance, and repair of City property for the Parks and Recreation Department. P...
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