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City of Kissimmee

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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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HERBICIDE TECHNICIAN (PARKS OPS)

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

HERBICIDE TECHNICIAN (PARKS OPS) HERBICIDE TECHNCIAN FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, coordinates and performs the application of herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers in the maintenan...

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RECREATION SPECIALIST (AQUATICS)

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

RECREATION SPECIALIST (AQUATICS) Recreation Specialist Classification Title: Recreation Specialist (Aquatics) Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 14 FLSA Status: Non- Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, perfo...

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PARKS SUPERVISOR

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

PARKS SUPERVISOR Parks Supervisor Classification Title: Parks Supervisor Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 17 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under limited supervision reporting to the Assistant Manager, provides da...

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PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT Payroll Accountant General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs technical accounting and payroll tasks in the preparation and maintenance of the City's payroll process and reports. Reports to the Payroll M...

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PLANNER II

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

PLANNER II Planner II General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs professional planning work to assist in the development and implementation of the City's planning program. Work may include research, planning document pr...

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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - PW

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - PW Equipment Operator II General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates moderate-sized equipment in the maintenance of public parks and facilities, City's drainage system, or the maintenance of right...

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POLICE OFFICER

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

POLICE OFFICER Police Officer General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs responsible law enforcement functions as assigned, including enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances. Exercises independent judgment...

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Heavy Equipment Mechanic Classification Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Department: Public Works Pay Grade: 15 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Performs general mechanical maintenance, repair and upg...

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GROUNDSKEEPER PT (AQUATICS)

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

GROUNDSKEEPER PT (AQUATICS) 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-siz...

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ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

Kissimmee, Florida

City of Kissimmee

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK Assistant City Clerk General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, this position provides high-level administrative support to the City Clerk. The role includes specialized clerical tasks, facilitation of official...

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