Maintenance Worker, Part Time - Parks

Charlotte, County of (FL); Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Charlotte County, FL is seeking a part-time custodial and grounds worker to support parks, playgrounds, and athletic areas. You will help keep public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors, with duties spanning restroom cleaning, routine maintenance, and light repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of related experience, and a Florida driver's license. Candidates should be able to follow instructions, work outdoors in varying weather, and maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of work experience in a related field.
• Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs general custodial and grounds maintenance.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks supplies; performs basic plumbing and minor facility repairs.
• Completes basic electrical, carpentry, painting, trash removal, and general maintenance tasks.
• Safely mixes and uses cleaning and maintenance products.
• Secures and monitors facilities; reports safety or security concerns.
• Operates County vehicles, utility or all-terrain vehicles, and small tools and equipment as assigned.
• Maintains equipment and storage areas in safe working condition.
• Identifies and reports maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Maintains basic work records and reports.
• May assist with event support, material transport between sites, emergency operations, and customer service as needed.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Disinfectants handling

Safety regulations

Record keeping

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Manual labor

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of related work experience

Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Job description

How you help us make a difference

In this part-time role, your work plays an important part in keeping our community spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. By helping maintain County parks, playgrounds, and athletic areas, you support environments where residents and visitors can gather, stay active, and enjoy their surroundings.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general custodial and grounds maintenance.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks supplies; performs basic plumbing and minor facility repairs.
• Completes basic electrical, carpentry, painting, trash removal, and general maintenance tasks.
• Safely mixes and uses cleaning and maintenance products.
• Secures and monitors facilities; reports safety or security concerns.
• Operates County vehicles, utility or all-terrain vehicles, and small tools and equipment as assigned.
• Maintains equipment and storage areas in safe working condition.
• Identifies and reports maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Maintains basic work records and reports.
• May assist with event support, material transport between sites, emergency operations, and customer service as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of work experience in a related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and the safe use of cleaning materials and disinfectants.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and basic record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of basic painting, plumbing, and tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of sprinkler and irrigation systems, of application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
• Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in developing/maintaining professional baseball fields and operations as required.
• Knowledge of infield turf and clay work up to professional baseball standards as required.
• Ability to operate automotive/all-terrain vehicles and light-duty motor vehicles.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Depending upon assignment: Ability to work long and/or late nights, early mornings, split shifts, on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.

Working Conditions

Work is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).

Risk/Safety Conditions

This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

Physical Activities

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.