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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GROUNDSKEEPER PART-TIME (PARKS)
Kissimmee, Florida
GROUNDSKEEPER PART-TIME (PARKS) 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-s...
23h
| Job Type | Part Time |
Kissimmee, Florida
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PR General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates heavy equipment in the installation, maintenance, and repair of City property for the Parks and Recreation Department. P...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Kissimmee, Florida
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PW&E ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PW&E General Statement of Job Under limited supervision, assists Director in planning, directing, and supervising the Engineering Division and departmental field operations, including Sanitation Di...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
POLICE OFFICER (SIGN ON BONUS $3,000)
Kissimmee, Florida
POLICE OFFICER (SIGN ON BONUS $3,000) 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. Exercis...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Kissimmee, Florida
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR PW&E CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR PW&E Classification Title: Construction Inspector Department: Public Works Pay Grade: 16 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, inspects private and ...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
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 ...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
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...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Kissimmee, Florida
SOLID WASTE DRIVER Solid Waste Driver Classification Title: Solid Waste Driver Department: Solid Waste Division, Public Works Pay Grade: 12 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, operates garbage, tra...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (SEASONAL PART-TIME)
Kissimmee, Florida
SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (SEASONAL PART-TIME) SUMMER CAMP ASST DIRECTOR (PT) Classification Title: Camp Assistant Director (Seasonal Part-Time) Department: Parks and Recreation Pay Grade: 1 FLSA Status: Non - Exempt General Statement ...
23h
| Job Type | Temporary |
RECREATION LEADER II (PT) - ATHLETICS
Kissimmee, Florida
RECREATION LEADER II (PT) - ATHLETICS Recreation Leader ll General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs responsible work by supervising and planning of recreation classes and activities. Work is performed under the superv...
23h
| Job Type | Part Time |