Park & Grounds Maintenance Tech I

City of Lakeland; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland is seeking a semi-skilled Grounds Maintenance worker to perform heavy manual labor and routine landscaping tasks across city parks and athletic complexes.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, cleaning, repairing basic park facilities, and assisting with seasonal decoration installs. Valid driver's license required; a Florida certification may be needed within one year.

Qualifications

• Completion of eight school grades.
• Experience with routine grounds maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to operate basic equipment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain restrooms and park areas.
• Maintain daily maintenance records.
• Remove trash from City parks and maintain athletic complexes.
• Install and maintain park amenities and playground equipment.
• Operate light trucks and machinery used in grounds maintenance.
• Perform routine landscaping, mowing, edging, and pruning.
• Interact with the public in a courteous manner.

Skills

Manual labor

Tools operation

Public interaction

Weed control

Education

Eight grade education

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The City of Lakeland is seeking a semi-skilled Grounds Maintenance worker to perform heavy manual labor and routine landscaping tasks across city parks and athletic complexes.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, cleaning, repairing basic park facilities, and assisting with seasonal decoration installs. Valid driver's license required; a Florida certification may be needed within one year.