Laborer 2027-PT01

City of Pompano Beach; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Pompano Beach is seeking a part-time or temporary grounds maintenance worker to care for city parks and related facilities in outdoor settings in Florida. The role involves independent or crew-based work, weather exposure, and potential weekend shifts.

Tasks include landscaping, custodial duties, and general park support under supervision. Ideal candidates have some manual labor or landscaping experience and possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Some experience in manual labor, maintenance, and/or construction work is desired.
• Previous experience in lawn and landscaping maintenance is preferred.
• Experience operating mowers, edgers, and string trimmers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as trimming foliage, raking, weeding, and trash collection.
• Plants trees, flowers, and shrubs and assists with watering and soil prep for new plantings.
• Operates lawn maintenance equipment on a limited basis (mowers, edgers, string trimmers).
• Performs custodial duties in park facilities and keeps public areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Public relations

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Tools

Lawn mowers

Edgers

String trimmers

Job description

Performs routine manual labor in the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, grounds, and related facilities. Work includes landscaping, grounds maintenance, custodial tasks, and general park support. Duties are primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may require working weekends, holidays, and varying shifts. Work may be performed independently in an assigned park area or as part of a crew under supervision.

• Performs general grounds maintenance, including trimming foliage, clearing brush, raking, pulling weeds, and collecting trash and debris.
• Plants trees, flowers, and shrubs and assists with watering and soil preparation around newly planted vegetation.
• Performs manual labor associated with seeding, hoeing, cultivating, and maintaining lawns and landscaped areas.
• Operates lawn maintenance equipment on a limited basis, including mowers, edgers, and weed trimmers.
• Performs custodial duties in park facilities and assists in maintaining clean and orderly public areas.
• Clears parks of patrons prior to closing, as assigned.
• Observes park areas and reports property damage, maintenance concerns, or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
• Sets out temporary traffic control devices to help maintain safe and efficient traffic flow during assigned work activities.
• May operate a City vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
• Performs work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Works independently in assigned park areas or as part of a crew under supervision.
• Works varying schedules, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Some experience in manual labor, maintenance, and/or construction work is desired.
• Previous experience in lawn and landscaping maintenance is preferred.
• Experience operating mowers, edgers, and string trimmers is preferred.
• Experience performing cemetery and turf maintenance is preferred.

License/Certification

• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Effective communication and public relations skills.
• Basic recordkeeping skills and knowledge of City park locations.
• Ability to safely operate lawn and landscaping equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb, push, pull, bend, lift, and kneel.
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication abilities.

Work Days/Hours : Days will vary and may include weekends, no more than 25 hours/week

Job Status: ( ) Full-time ( X ) Part-time or temporary

Department/Number: Public Works/Grounds/3040 Pay Plan/Grade: N/A-16 S

The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good". The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.