City of Kissimmee
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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PARKS SUPERVISOR PARKS SUPERVISOR General Statement of Job Under limited supervision reporting to the Assistant Manager, provides daily supervision of the care, maintenance and operation of one or more of the following: public buildings, pu...
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Kissimmee, Florida
GENERAL TRADESWORKER PR GENERAL TRADESWORKER PR Classification Title: General Tradesworker Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 9 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Responsible for maintaining and repairs of facilities an...
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Kissimmee, Florida
GROUNDSKEEPER PT 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-sized equipment ...
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STREETS & STORMWATER MANAGER - PW
Kissimmee, Florida
STREETS & STORMWATER MANAGER - PW Streets & Stormwater Manager General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, plans, schedules, and supervises the City's Street Maintenance and Stormwater Operations. Performs scheduled routine maintena...
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Kissimmee, Florida
RECORDS CLERK I Records Clerk I General Statement of Job Under direct supervision performs a wide variety of general and/or specialized office support, clerical, and technical work in support of the Police Department. Work involves processi...
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Kissimmee, Florida
SIGN & MARKING TECH I Sign & Marking Technician I General Statement of Job Performs skilled, technical and physical work related to the fabrication, layout, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signs and pavement markings within ...
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FACILITY ATTENDANT - PARKS & REC
Kissimmee, Florida
FACILITY ATTENDANT - PARKS & REC Facility Attendant General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs routine clerical and customer service work in support of efficient and effective Parks and Recreation Department operations. Wo...
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SIGNS AND MARKINGS TECHNICIAN II
Kissimmee, Florida
SIGNS AND MARKINGS TECHNICIAN II Sign & Marking Tech II General Statement of Job Performs skilled, technical and physical work related to the fabrication, layout, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signs and pavement markings w...
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Kissimmee, Florida
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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Kissimmee, Florida
LIFEGUARD Lifeguard General Statement of Job Under frequent supervision, provides effective and skillful lifeguarding services for the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center, and assists in maintaining BMAC facilities and pools. Nights & weekends as r...
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