Entry-Level Parks & Facilities Maintenance Tech

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an entry-level Grounds Maintenance worker to perform outdoor custodial and landscape tasks in parks and public spaces. You may assist with planting, mowing, graffiti removal, and tool maintenance as part of a crew under supervision.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Florida Class E driver’s license. The role involves strenuous physical work, regular shifts, and potential emergency response duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience or familiarity with manual maintenance tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weed, fertilize, and water ornamental plant beds; assist in plant bed installation.
• Operate lawn care and trimming equipment to maintain grassy areas.
• Clean and maintain parks, medians, and facilities; collect litter.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs using hand tools and polesaws.
• Paint over graffiti and clean affected areas with appropriate materials.
• Perform basic maintenance on park furniture and tools.
• Operate light trucks and other City equipment as needed.
• Assist with loading debris and storing tools and supplies safely.
• Follow supervisor directions and work as part of a crew.

Skills

Manual maintenance knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Florida Class E driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Gas-powered equipment

Lawn mowing equipment

Job description

City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an entry-level Grounds Maintenance worker to perform outdoor custodial and landscape tasks in parks and public spaces. You may assist with planting, mowing, graffiti removal, and tool maintenance as part of a crew under supervision.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Florida Class E driver’s license. The role involves strenuous physical work, regular shifts, and potential emergency response duties.