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
ARBORIST ARBORIST General Statement of Job Under general supervision, performs skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance of woody and herbaceous plants located on city owned public lands, in parks, athletic fields and around/adjacent to...
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UTILITY WORKER PR UTILITY WORKER PR 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 and...
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Kissimmee, Florida
GENERAL TRADESWORKER GENERAL TRADESWORKER 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 and upgr...
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Kissimmee, Florida
PARK RANGER PARK RANGER General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision assists the Police Department and the general public by providing information, direction and assistance. Protects public property by interpreting and enforcing ru...
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Kissimmee, Florida
TELECOMMUNICATOR - PD Telecommunicator General Statement of Job Answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Gets the correct address and information for the units responding. Dispatches police fire and EMS units to emergency and ...
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SENIOR HVAC SYSTEM TECHNICIAN Senior HVAC System Technician General Statement of Job Under limited direction, this position is responsible for the advanced operation, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, optimization, and lifecycle support of ...
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Kissimmee, Florida
FIRE INSPECTOR Fire Inspector General Statement of Job Under limited supervision by the Fire Prevention Supervisor, A fire inspector is responsible for detecting fire hazards, enforcing local ordinances and state laws, and ensuring building...
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Kissimmee, Florida
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney General Statement of Job: Assists the City Attorney in the legal representation of the City. Performs professional work in providing legal services necessary to the City Commission, City depar...
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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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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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