Parks & Grounds Maintenance Operator I — $2,000 Signing Bonus

Winter Haven; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays Per Year

12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per  

12 Sick Days Earned Per Year

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(a) Retirement Plan

457 Deferred Plan Options

Education/Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program – Mental {

Job summary

The City of Winter Haven is seeking a Maintenance Operator I – Parks & Grounds to maintain parks, recreation areas, and outdoor spaces. You will perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks and operate equipment such as mowers, pickups, and small trucks to keep areas safe and visually appealing.

The role requires at least one year of experience with grounds maintenance tools or vehicles, a valid Florida driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating and maintaining grounds maintenance tools or similar vehicles.
• Equivalent training/experience accepted.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance of city parks, recreational areas and outdoor spaces.
• Operate equipment including mowers, pickup trucks and other lawn tools.
• Maintain written logs of work performed and interact with citizens as needed.
• Assist with safety and upkeep of public right-of-ways.

Skills

Grounds equipment operation

Traffic safety knowledge

Follow written instructions

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Bush hogs

Job description

The City of Winter Haven is seeking a Maintenance Operator I – Parks & Grounds to maintain parks, recreation areas, and outdoor spaces. You will perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks and operate equipment such as mowers, pickups, and small trucks to keep areas safe and visually appealing.

The role requires at least one year of experience with grounds maintenance tools or vehicles, a valid Florida driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.