Cemetery Grounds & Facilities Technician

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking Facilities Workers for the Cemetery Service Maintenance Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves manual and semi-skilled outdoor work, performing custodial duties, landscape maintenance, and minor repairs across municipal facilities and property.

Applicants should be prepared for strenuous physical labor, working outdoors in varying conditions, and potential evening hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred; additional coursework may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks for municipal buildings and property, including trash removal.
• Line playing fields and maintain landscaped areas on athletic fields.
• Set up and take down benches, seats, and office furniture.
• Perform landscaping duties including mowing, weed eating, edging, and blowing.
• Operate and maintain park equipment and handle minor repairs as needed.
• Picks up litter and debris and empties trash receptacles.
• Paint over graffiti and clean graffiti as required.
• Assist with upkeep of park furniture and infrastructure.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking Facilities Workers for the Cemetery Service Maintenance Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves manual and semi-skilled outdoor work, performing custodial duties, landscape maintenance, and minor repairs across municipal facilities and property.

Applicants should be prepared for strenuous physical labor, working outdoors in varying conditions, and potential evening hours.