Parks & Grounds Maintenance Tech III (Emergency-Ready)

Panama City, City of (FL); Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Panama City is seeking a Parks maintenance worker to perform skilled and semi-skilled manual labor across park properties and City facilities. Work includes mowing, equipment repair, irrigation, and project support, in all weather conditions.

This emergency essential role requires knowledge of safe tool use, the ability to follow complex instructions, and collaboration with multiple departments to keep parks and public spaces functional and safe.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years of experience in manual labor maintenance and construction work preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Mows and trims grass at parks and City properties.
• Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools and materials.
• Repair and overhaul small engines and landscaping equipment.
• Clean culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals and many other similar jobs.
• Remove and replace sod, sprinkler heads, groins, catch basins, etc.
• Dig trenches, remove concrete, trim and prune trees and shrubbery.
• Fertilize and spray herbicides.
• Assists in construction-based projects such as woodworking, concrete, etc.
• Custodial duties such as cleaning windows, bathrooms, vacuuming and cleaning carpets, dusting, emptying trash cans, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The City of Panama City is seeking a Parks maintenance worker to perform skilled and semi-skilled manual labor across park properties and City facilities. Work includes mowing, equipment repair, irrigation, and project support, in all weather conditions.

This emergency essential role requires knowledge of safe tool use, the ability to follow complex instructions, and collaboration with multiple departments to keep parks and public spaces functional and safe.