Entry-Level Outdoor Maintenance Worker

City of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

11 paid holidays a year

Pension plan

Deferred compensation plan

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

On-site medical staff

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is hiring an entry-level Community Builder to assist in public works and outdoor maintenance tasks. You will work under direct supervision on routine projects that support sidewalk, drainage, and road upkeep in the Gainesville area.

Graduates with a high school diploma or GED and six months of laboring experience are encouraged to apply. This role offers growth within a public service environment with comprehensive city benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months of laboring experience or equivalent training.
• Familiarity with tools used in maintenance and construction.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman workers in concrete, asphalt, drainage, and road maintenance.
• Support in routine grounds and facility upkeep, including mowing and landscaping.
• Operate power hand tools as needed and maintain safety protocols.
• Set up temporary traffic controls and assist crews with safety measures.
• Perform tasks with supervision and comply with city policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of groundskeeping tools

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Gainesville is hiring an entry-level Community Builder to assist in public works and outdoor maintenance tasks. You will work under direct supervision on routine projects that support sidewalk, drainage, and road upkeep in the Gainesville area.

Graduates with a high school diploma or GED and six months of laboring experience are encouraged to apply. This role offers growth within a public service environment with comprehensive city benefits.