Park Grounds Technician — Maintenance & Installations

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lakeland, Civil Service is seeking a semi-skilled grounds maintenance worker to care for City-owned properties and parks. You will perform landscape tasks, operate light equipment, and assist with athletic facilities and events.

The role involves heavy manual labor using hand and power tools, with safety and quality checks by supervisors. Valid driver’s license required; Florida-Friendly certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Completion of eight school grades.
• Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains restrooms at City parks.
• Maintains daily maintenance records.
• Removes trash from City parks.
• Maintains Major League Baseball complex year-round.
• Installs park amenities and performs routine grounds maintenance.

Skills

Manual labor

Oral and written instructions

Interacts with public

Education

Eight school grades

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Motorized equipment

Job description

City of Lakeland, Civil Service is seeking a semi-skilled grounds maintenance worker to care for City-owned properties and parks. You will perform landscape tasks, operate light equipment, and assist with athletic facilities and events.

The role involves heavy manual labor using hand and power tools, with safety and quality checks by supervisors. Valid driver’s license required; Florida-Friendly certification within one year.