LANDSCAPE CREW WORKER (F/T)

City of Miami Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Miami Springs is seeking an entry-level laborer to maintain landscapes, parks, and drainage facilities. The role runs weekdays from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with expectations for punctuality and regular attendance.

Candidates may be required to work holidays, evenings, weekends, and after natural disasters depending on operational needs. Essential duties include operating mowing and weed-eating equipment, performing manual labor in various weather, cleaning litter, and maintaining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates mowing, weed-eating, and other landscape maintenance equipment.
• Performs manual labor for extended periods in hot or wet weather.
• Cleans up litter from public grounds and around buildings; maintains drainage areas.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment; reports defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned; follows safety and security standards.

Skills

Punctuality and reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This is an entry-level laborer position that performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled work in the maintenance of landscapes, grounds, parks, alleys, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and/or storm drainage facilities. The regular work schedule is weekdays from 7:00 am sharp to 3:45 pm. Punctuality and regular attendance are a must.

NOTE: Individuals in this classification may be required to work holidays, evenings, weekends, and immediately after natural disasters.

• Operates mowing, weed-eating, and other landscape maintenance equipment. May operate a truck or other heavy automotive equipment.
• Performs manual labor for extended periods in hot or wet weather.
• Cleans up litter from public grounds and areas around buildings. Empties outdoor trash/recycling receptacles. Maintains culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, drains, canal banks, etc.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains assigned equipment. Reports defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.

• One year of related work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record (CDL license preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be punctual and reliable

Applicants should completely detail their work experience on the face of the application or risk being disqualified. Selected applicants will be required to show proof of a valid Florida driver's license.

This position is covered under the City of Miami Springs General Pension Plan which requires a mandatory pre-tax contribution, which is 5.34% for fiscal year 2026-27.

Veterans' Preference points are awarded in accordance with F.S. 295.07. If Veterans' Preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, such as form DD-214 (Member 4), should be uploaded and submitted with the application.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notices of required testing and eligibility. Applications/resumes submitted for City employment are a matter of public record governed by Florida law. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Prior to employment, candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

The City of Miami Springs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities needing reasonable accommodation in the recruitment and/or selection process should make their request to the Human Resources Department.

THE CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS IS AN ALCOHOL/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE