Outdoor Groundskeeping Specialist

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks a semi-skilled laborer for grounds and outdoor maintenance in Parks & Facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, irrigation work, and general upkeep of outdoor spaces and amenities.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of grounds keeping experience; a valid Florida driver's license is required. This is a full-time, on-site position with a pay range defined by the board.

Qualifications

• Graduate from high school or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience in grounds keeping or laboring work.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, plants, mows, trims, weeds and maintains grounds and recreation areas.
• Edges buildings, sidewalks and parking areas; seeds bare areas.
• Installs and repairs irrigation piping and sprinklers.
• Operates light equipment and maintains groundskeeping machinery.
• Maintains restroom facilities and a safe work area.
• Follows Board policies and responds to change as directed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Gardening tools

Equipment operation

Oral/written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Florida Driver's License

Job description

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners seeks a semi-skilled laborer for grounds and outdoor maintenance in Parks & Facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, irrigation work, and general upkeep of outdoor spaces and amenities.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of grounds keeping experience; a valid Florida driver's license is required. This is a full-time, on-site position with a pay range defined by the board.