Maintenance Operator I - Activity Fields (Part-Time)

Winter Haven Regional Airport; Fields (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Winter Haven is seeking a part-time Maintenance Operator I - Activity Fields to safeguard and maintain athletic fields, turf, and irrigation systems for safe play and attractiveness.

Responsibilities include operating mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, and blowers, laying out and reconditioning fields, and basic facilities upkeep under city standards.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in groundskeeping or labor.
• Equivalents or combination of training/experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City athletic fields to standards for sports activities and events.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment outdoors in varying weather.
• Mow, irrigate, fertilize, and treat turf with approved products.
• Set up and line fields for softball, baseball and football.
• Perform basic repairs, cleaning, and upkeep of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Groundskeeping knowledge

Operate groundskeeping equipment

Physical agility

Verbal/written instructions

Education

Two years groundskeeping experience

Tools

Push mowers

Tractor mowers

Edgers

Weed-eaters

Backpack blowers

Field marker machine

Job description

The City of Winter Haven is looking for part-time Athletic Fields Maintenance Operators. This role involves performing various tasks related to field preparation, turf maintenance, irrigation, and equipment operation. You will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of athletic fields, ensuring they are safe, playable, and visually appealing and meet the City's standards required for sports activities and events.

• Job Title: Maintenance Operator I - Activity Fields (Part-Time)
• Category: Full-Time
• Application Closing Date: October 25 ,2026 , 5:00 p.m.

Salary and Benefits

• $17.30 per hour minimum

Essential Job Functions

Working in the City's Parks and Recreation Division providing excellent service to the public maintaining the athletic fields throughout the City. Performs manual labor work in preparing and maintaining the City's athletic fields. Work is performed outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Operates groundskeeping equipment including push and tractor type mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, backpack blowers, and light trucks to perform assigned duties. Removes and replaces sod as necessary. Mows, irrigates, fertilizes, and treats turf with insecticides and pesticides that do not require a license to apply. Lays out, reconditions, and prepares playing fields; measures and lays out pitcher's mound, plates, and bases; utilizes a field marker machine to line softball, baseball, and football fields. Performs duties such as cleaning and minor maintenance of facilities and equipment; paints, replaces light bulbs, repairs fences, sprinkler heads, and pipe systems. Sets up and takes down equipment used on fields. Performs general upkeep work that includes sweeping, mopping, collecting, and disposing of trash and litter. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of groundskeeping practices, methods, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate groundskeeping equipment including push and tractor type mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, backpack blowers, etc.; and work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Physical agility, strength, and flexibility to perform the essential job functions without risking the health and safety of oneself or others.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Two years' experience in general groundskeeping or labor work.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
• Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant's system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical / Environmental Factors

• Must have the physical strength and agility to operate all equipment to which employee may be assigned and to perform manual labor tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

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Job Details

Category Part-Time Status Open Posted October 9, 2026 10:10 AM Closing October 25, 2026 5:00 PM