Parks & Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River County is hiring a Parks Maintenance Technician to perform skilled maintenance across parks and facilities. You will handle structures, irrigation, fields, and equipment, learning multiple trades and working with limited supervision.

The role requires driving, physical labor, and the ability to lead extra hires and volunteers. A Florida driver’s license is required and a robust maintenance background is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; eight years of park and facility maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Experience in multiple trades and safety compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work to facilities and equipment such as structures, irrigation systems, playing fields, courts, equipment, trails, and more.
• Operate, maintain, and repair mowing, sprayers, tools, trucks, irrigation, and related park equipment.
• Install, repair, or fabricate cabinets, doors, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and basic carpentry tasks.
• Perform painting, masonry, and metal work as needed.
• Lead extra hires and volunteers when assigned.
• Follow safety guidelines and work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Building maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Masonry

Mechanical repairs

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Mowers

Sprayers

Backhoes

Irrigation systems

Tractors

Power tools

Job description

Indian River County is hiring a Parks Maintenance Technician to perform skilled maintenance across parks and facilities. You will handle structures, irrigation, fields, and equipment, learning multiple trades and working with limited supervision.

The role requires driving, physical labor, and the ability to lead extra hires and volunteers. A Florida driver’s license is required and a robust maintenance background is preferred.