Parks & Grounds Technician I

Cities, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Zephyrhills is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to mow, trim, fertilize turf and plantings at the City Maintenance Facility. The role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, and performing light carpentry and painting.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift heavy objects and work in challenging conditions. Required licenses include FL Right-of-Way Pesticide, FSESCI, MOT, and a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Able to lift heavy objects and work on rough surfaces.
• Must obtain Right-of-Way Pesticide license within 6 months, FSESCI within 90 days, MOT within 1 year.
• Must have or obtain Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims and fertilizes turf and plantings.
• Operates heavy equipment and turf maintenance tools.
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
• Performs light carpentry work, painting and year-round landscape maintenance.
• Occasional weekend work.

Skills

Public interaction

Physical stamina

Reading/writing instructions

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FL Right-of-Way Pesticide license

FSESCI

MOT

Class B CDL with air brake

Job description

City of Zephyrhills is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to mow, trim, fertilize turf and plantings at the City Maintenance Facility. The role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, and performing light carpentry and painting.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift heavy objects and work in challenging conditions. Required licenses include FL Right-of-Way Pesticide, FSESCI, MOT, and a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within