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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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
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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Kissimmee, Florida
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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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
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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RECREATION SPECIALIST - AQUATICS
Kissimmee, Florida
RECREATION SPECIALIST - AQUATICS Recreation Specialist General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work in coordination and supervision of recreational activities or services. Nights & weekends as required. R...
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Kissimmee, Florida
UTILITY WORKER - PARKS Utility Worker General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs routine maintenance and repair tasks in City facilities as necessary to ensure a safe, attractive, and functional environment for employees a...
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FACILITY ATTENDANT PT - PR ADMIN
Kissimmee, Florida
FACILITY ATTENDANT PT - PR ADMIN FACILITY ATTENDANT PT 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....
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