Equipment Operator-Facility Maintenance

townop; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Orange Park seeks a maintenance-focused worker to operate light equipment and perform outdoor maintenance across parks, buildings, and facilities. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols in an outdoor environment.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, some equipment experience, and a Florida driver’s license. CDL is recommended; duties include landscaping, event prep, and facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating light or heavy equipment is preferred.
• Valid State of FL Driver's License required; CDL recommended.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment used in maintenance of parks, buildings and facilities.
• Mow lawns, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and other tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and lubrication of equipment.
• Support events setup, cleanup and decoration.
• Clean facilities and restrooms; handle trash and sweeping duties.
• Paint interiors and exteriors; pressure wash surfaces.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Oral instruction comprehension

Manual labor endurance

Team collaboration

Self-supervision

Basic math literacy

Vehicle operation

Heavy lifting (50+ lbs)

Mechanical troubleshooting

OSHA training awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We exist to provide Town of Orange Park residents with an elite level of professional services.

The mission begins with the Town’s motto, “Closer to What Matters,” and what matters is our people.

We are a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who share the common goal of being the premier government agency in Northeast Florida. We believe that safe neighborhoods, beautiful green spaces, well-kept facilities, clean water, and friendly neighborhood events bringing the community together are just some of the ways Orange Park team members benefit our residents. If you are ready to see the meaningful difference you make in the daily lives of others, you have come to the right place.

Applicants and candidates can see the Town’s commitment to our team members through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits plans, supplemental plans, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation options, and evolving employee engagement, development, and advocacy strategies.

The most common traits of successful team members include reliability, dedication to service, and collaborative mentality. We embrace candidates who share in our core values of integrity, accountability, transparency, ethics, and economic stewardship. Come join a team that will definitely bring you “closer to what matters.”

Position Summary:

This position is involved in the operation of light equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of parks, buildings, playgrounds, trees, streets, sidewalks, drainage, and general maintenance. Work varies seasonally and is predominantly an outdoor position. This position involves the operation of power equipment. The incumbent operates lawn mowers, weed eaters, tractor with mower, ditch diggers, hedge trimmers, as well as other hand tools. Routine maintenance and lubrication of equipment is performed. This position reports directly to the Operations Superintendent under the Public Works Director. Work is performed both independently and in a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weed eats and landscapes town outdoor areas
• Rake or blow leaves from grounds, parking lots & sidewalks
• Tree trimming
• Installs holiday decorations
• Prepares and cleans up for special events
• Empties trash cans
• Sweeps and mops floors
• Cleans town facilities and restrooms
• Change light bulbs
• Paint indoors and outdoors
• Pressure wash sidewalks or other structures
• Operate a town vehicle or pick-up truck
• Cuts grass, weeds, and brush; plants flowers, trees and shrubbery
• Removes paper and refuse from public grounds
• Follows orders given by supervisor
• Completes daily work logs

The above cited duties are responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent by be expected or asked to perform.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some experience in operating light or heavy equipment
• Valid State of FL Drivers License
• CDL is recommended

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Some knowledge of tools used in grounds and building maintenance.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out oral instructions
• Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, facility users and residents
• Ability to perform work without close supervision at times
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math problems
• Ability to operate vehicles and trucks
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted, or more with assistance
• Mechanical ability to troubleshoot causes of mechanical failure and determine appropriate corrective action
• Ability to participate in, understand and implement appropriate OSHA training

Work Conditions:

• When handling heavy material and mechanical equipment other personnel are available for assistance.
• Work requires kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders etc. during various work operations.
• Exposure to one or more of the following: moving vehicles and objects, sharp edges, electric shock, high work, inclement weather conditions and in some cases slippery working surfaces.