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
SOLID WASTE DRIVER Solid Waste Driver General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates garbage, trash and/or special trash trucks to collect City garbage and yard waste and transport loads to landfills. Performs vehicle and e...
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BUS DRIVER - PARKS & REC - SEASONAL
Kissimmee, Florida
BUS DRIVER - PARKS & REC - SEASONAL Bus Driver General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates a passenger bus. Reports to the Recreation & Leisure Services Supervisor. Essential Functions: Operates a passenger bus. Assumes ...
12h
| Job Type | Temporary |
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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Kissimmee, Florida
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Community Service Officer General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, assists sworn officers with various duties and responds to non- emergency calls for assistance. Specific Duties and Responsibilities ...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - PW FACILITIES
Kissimmee, Florida
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - PW FACILITIES Administrative Assistant II General Statement of Job Under direct supervision of the Division Manager, performs specialized administrative work in support of the Public Works department. Employee ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Kissimmee, Florida
FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER Facility Maintenance Manager General Statement of Job Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the operations and personnel of the Facilities Maintenance Division for the City. Establishes goals, priorities, an...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
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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| Job Type | Full Time |
STREETS & STORMWATER MANAGER - PW
Kissimmee, Florida
STREETS & STORMWATER MANAGER - PW Streets & Stormwater Manager General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, assists the Streets and Stormwater Manager with planning, scheduling, and supervising the Streets Maintenance and Stormwater ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Kissimmee, Florida
RECREATION LEADER I Recreation Leader I General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs responsible work by assisting in the supervision and planning of recreation classes and activities. Work is performed under the supervision...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
FF/PARAMEDIC ONLY - $55,590 PLUS ($10,500 FOR MEDIC)
Kissimmee, Florida
FF/PARAMEDIC ONLY - $55,590 PLUS ($10,500 FOR MEDIC) Firefighter Classification Title: Firefighter Department: Fire Department Pay Grade: FD Step plan FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs f...
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| Job Type | Full Time |