Parks & Grounds Technician I (Athletic Fields)

City of Lakeland, FL; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland, FL is seeking a semi-skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform labor-intensive tasks across parks and city facilities. Duties include using hand tools, operating mowers, maintaining athletic fields, installing park amenities, and assisting with carpentry or basic repairs.

You will keep daily maintenance records, assist with water resources systems, and interact with the public in a courteous manner.

Qualifications

• Completion of eight school grades.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains City parks and facilities.
• Maintains athletic fields and public spaces.
• Installs park amenities and performs routine landscape tasks.
• Operates power equipment and conducts basic repairs.
• Interacts with the public in a courteous manner.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Heavy manual labor

Hand tools

Operate light vehicles

Education

Eight grade education

Tools

Power mowers

Tractor mowers

Garden equipment

Job description

The City of Lakeland, FL is seeking a semi-skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform labor-intensive tasks across parks and city facilities. Duties include using hand tools, operating mowers, maintaining athletic fields, installing park amenities, and assisting with carpentry or basic repairs.

You will keep daily maintenance records, assist with water resources systems, and interact with the public in a courteous manner.