Parks & Grounds Maintenance Tech I

City of Zephyrhills; Florida; On-site; USD 29,484 - 36,036; Full time

Job summary

City of Zephyrhills is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I at the City Maintenance Facility to perform turf care, irrigation maintenance, and related landscape tasks. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to operate heavy equipment, and a Florida driver license; a CDL with air brake endorsement must be obtained within six months.

The City offers benefits and a non-exempt status with testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers.
• Applicants must be able to lift heavy objects, walk over rough or uneven surfaces, stoop, stretch, kneel and work in confined spaces.
• Must have knowledge of safe operations and routine maintenance of equipment.
• FL Right-of-Way Pesticide license within six (6) months, FSESCI within ninety (90) days, MOT within one (1) year.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims and fertilizes turf and plantings. Individuals operate heavy equipment, turf maintenance equipment and small hand tools.
• Installs irrigation systems and performs maintenance on those systems.
• Will perform light carpentry work, paint objects and structures.
• Workers also provide year-round landscape and planting maintenance.
• Occasional weekend work, when required. Completes other related duties as assigned.

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

• Parks Maintenance Worker I.

JOB LOCATION:

• City Maintenance Facility.
• Cityof Zephyrhills.

SALARY RANGE:

• Parks Maintenance Worker I
  • Starting Salary: $32,760.00/ $15.75/hr.
  • Pay Grade Z-151

Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS: Applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers.
• Applicants must be able to lift heavy objects, walk over rough or uneven surfaces, stoop, stretch, kneel and work in confined spaces.
• Must have knowledge of safe operations and routine maintenance of equipment.
• FL Right-of-Way Pesticide license within six (6) months, FSESCI within ninety (90) days, MOT within one (1) year.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONOF DUTIES:

• Mows, trims and fertilizes turf and plantings. Individuals operate heavy equipment, turf maintenance equipment and small hand tools.
• Installs irrigation systems and performs maintenance on those systems.
• Will perform light carpentry work, paint objects and structures.
• Workers also provide year-round landscape and planting maintenance.
• Occasional weekend work, when required. Completes other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• The selected candidate will have a background check completed, undergo drug testing, and complete a physical exam before employment.
• Tasks completed for this position involve regular and sustained physical exertion.
• Possession and maintenance of a Florida driver license is also required before employment.

The compensation package will start at the base salary range and may vary based on proven abilities of the individual selected. The City of Zephyrhills has an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).

HOW TO APPLY: Submita current job application to:

HUMAN RESOURCES

CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS

53358th STREET

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542

Applications available at City Hall or at:https://www.ci.zephyrhills.fl.us/194/Employment-Applications

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: July 23, 2026

THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&DRUG FREE WORKPLACE