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
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 Equipment Operator I FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates moderate-sized equipment in the maintenance of public parks and facilities. Performs related work as required....
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RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Kissimmee, Florida
RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES SUPERVISOR Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Posting Start : 03/07/2025 Posting End : 12/31/9999 MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.29
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Kissimmee, Florida
HERBICIDE TECHNCIAN 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 maintenance of City gr...
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Kissimmee, Florida
LIFEGUARD PT LIFEGUARD PT PR 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 & week...
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PROJECT MANAGER III DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (SIGN-ON INCENTIVE $10,000) WITH RELOCATION PACKAGE
Kissimmee, Florida
PROJECT MANAGER III DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (SIGN-ON INCENTIVE $10,000) WITH RELOCATION PACKAGE Engineer III Design & Construc General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, provides leadership and supervision for professional, technical...
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HOUSING & COMNTY PROG DEV SPEC
Kissimmee, Florida
HOUSING & COMNTY PROG DEV SPEC Housing & Comnty Prg Dev Spec General Statement of Job Under supervision, the Housing and Community Development Specialist performs technical and administrative work coordinating the implementation of federal,...
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SR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER PW
Kissimmee, Florida
SR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER PW SR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MGR PW General Statement of Job The Sr Construction Project Manager performs advanced professional and administrative work with supervisory responsibilities in the management of des...
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Kissimmee, Florida
SWIM INSTRUCTOR PT SWIM INSTRUCTOR PT PR Classification Title: Swim Instructor (Part-Time) Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under frequent supervision, provides effective and skill...
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - ENGINEERING
Kissimmee, Florida
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - ENGINEERING Admin Asst II Engineering General Statement of Job Under direct supervision of the Division Manager, performs specialized administrative work in support of the Public Works department. Employee may ...
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - STREET & STORMWATER
Kissimmee, Florida
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - STREET & STORMWATER Admin Asst II Street & Stormwa General Statement of Job Under direct supervision of the Division Manager, performs specialized administrative work in support of the Public Works department. ...
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