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
GENERAL TRADESWORKER PR Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Posting Start : 12/13/2024 Posting End : 12/31/9999 MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $17.10
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Kissimmee, Florida
POLICE CHIEF Police Chief General Statement of Job Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities of the Police Department. Performs necessary administrative duties related to enforcing federal, state, and local laws for the safety and welf...
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HOUSING & COMNTY PROG DEV SPEC
Kissimmee, Florida
HOUSING & COMNTY PROG DEV SPEC Housing & Comnty Prg Dev Spec General Statement of Job Under supervision, the Housing and Community Development Specialist performs technical and administrative work coordinating the implementation of federal,...
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Kissimmee, Florida
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PW&E ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PW&E General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, assists Director in planning, directing, and supervising the Engineering Division and departmental field operations, including Sanitation Di...
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Kissimmee, Florida
LIFEGUARD PT LIFEGUARD PT PR Classification Title: Lifeguard I (Part-Time) Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under frequent supervision, provides effective and skillful lifeguarding...
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SR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER PW
Kissimmee, Florida
SR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER PW SR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MGR PW General Statement of Job The Sr Construction Project Manager performs advanced professional and administrative work with supervisory responsibilities in the management of des...
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Kissimmee, Florida
SWIM INSTRUCTOR PT SWIM INSTRUCTOR PT PR Classification Title: Swim Instructor (Part-Time) Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under frequent supervision, provides effective and skill...
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Kissimmee, Florida
UTILITY WORKER PW Utility Worker PW Classification Title: Utility Worker Department: Various Pay Grade: 8 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs routine maintenance and repair tasks in City faci...
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Kissimmee, Florida
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II PW Equipment Operator II PW Classification Title: Equipment Operator II Department: Public Works Pay Grade: 11 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates moderate-sized equi...
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Kissimmee, Florida
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - PW Equipment Operator I - PW Classification Title: Equipment Operator I Department: Public Works Pay Grade: 9 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs various manual tasks i...
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