Park & Grounds Maintenance Technician

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to perform manual labor maintaining parks, fields and facilities in Florida. The role includes mowing, weeding, tilling, raking, and preparing athletic fields.

Responsibilities also cover turf installation, equipment upkeep, minor repairs, irrigation maintenance, and reporting on daily activities. Strong reliability and ability to work under supervision are required.

Qualifications

• One year of semi-skilled maintenance work.
• High School Diploma or equivalency required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds, fields and parks by mowing, weeding, tilling, raking and other manual labor.
• Prepares fields for athletic activities (lining, raking).
• Installs turf and seeds on fields, parks and other grounds.
• Maintains equipment and facilities through manual labor and semi-skilled work.
• Repairs irrigation systems and performs minor electrical, carpentry and plumbing tasks.
• Operates vehicles and performs preventative maintenance on equipment; handles small engine repairs.
• Makes daily written and oral reports; informs the public about facility use.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Mowing equipment

Front-end loaders

Tractors

Job description

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to perform manual labor maintaining parks, fields and facilities in Florida. The role includes mowing, weeding, tilling, raking, and preparing athletic fields.

Responsibilities also cover turf installation, equipment upkeep, minor repairs, irrigation maintenance, and reporting on daily activities. Strong reliability and ability to work under supervision are required.