Landscape Crew Member – Entry-Level Grounds Maintenance

City of Miami Springs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical insurance

Paid dental insurance

Paid vision insurance

Paid life insurance

11 paid holidays per year

3 paid floating holidays per year

Paid employee's birthday holiday

12 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

Defined benefit municipal pension plan

College tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Miami Springs is seeking an entry-level laborer to perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks in landscape and grounds maintenance. The regular schedule runs weekdays from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with attendance and punctuality essential.

Night, holiday, or weekend shifts may be required after events or emergencies. Minimum qualifications include one year of related work, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related work experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a good driving record; CDL preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Punctuality and reliability required.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowing, weed-eating and other landscape maintenance equipment.
• Performs manual labor for extended periods in hot or wet weather.
• Cleans up litter and maintains culverts, gutters, ditches, swales and drains.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment; reports defects to supervisor.
• Performs duties in conformance with safety standards.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Manual labor

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The City of Miami Springs is seeking an entry-level laborer to perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks in landscape and grounds maintenance. The regular schedule runs weekdays from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with attendance and punctuality essential.

Night, holiday, or weekend shifts may be required after events or emergencies. Minimum qualifications include one year of related work, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Florida driver’s license.