Grounds Equipment Operator & Maintenance Lead

FirstService Residential; Poinciana (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Swimming pools

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the Poinciana Villages common grounds. You will operate mowers and power tools, assist in basic construction tasks, and help train new staff.

The role requires attention to safety standards, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in varying conditions. This full‑time position offers benefits including gym and pool access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Experience using handheld tools such as weed cutter, push lawn mower, hedge trimmer, edger, leaf vacuum, blower and others.
• Must comply with OSHA and EPA guidelines concerning storage and use of chemical substances.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of automotive equipment, such as riding mowers, pick‑up trucks as well as trucks with attached trailers.
• Operates edgers, clippers, weed eaters, chain saws, concrete saw, blowers and other types of power equipment in the upkeep of grounds and basic construction duties.
• Assist in masonry and cement work in building and ground repair or construction; cuts and pipes; performs a variety of semi‑skilled painting, carpentry and manual work incidental to construction and maintenance activities.
• Performs manual work to include laying of sod, digging of trenches and removal of build up in culverts and along water ways.
• May be assigned as lead worker in specific areas; assists in training of new employees.
• Inspects assigned equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper working conditions.
• Prepares work orders as required.
• Maintains equipment as required including oiling and cleaning of equipment.
• May be assigned to other crews for short durations or to special projects.

Skills

Language fluency

OSHA/ EPA awareness

Experience with tools

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Weed cutter

Push lawn mower

Hedge trimmer

Edger

Leaf vacuum

Blower

Job description

FirstService Residential is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the Poinciana Villages common grounds. You will operate mowers and power tools, assist in basic construction tasks, and help train new staff.

The role requires attention to safety standards, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in varying conditions. This full‑time position offers benefits including gym and pool access.