Parks Groundskeeper - (Fort Walton Beach)

Landrumjobs; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401k

Job summary

Landrum Workforce Solutions seeks a Parks Groundskeeper to support operations in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The role covers grounds maintenance, custodial tasks, landscaping, and light facility upkeep to keep parks safe and welcoming for county staff and the public.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and experience in landscaping or facility maintenance, plus a valid Florida driver’s license. The position is full-time with benefits after qualification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous landscaping or grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned grounds through landscaping duties including mowing, weeding, pruning, and pest control; repair and maintain irrigation systems.
• Operate manual, electric, and gas-powered tools and equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedgers).
• Clean and maintain equipment; ensure storage areas remain organized and orderly.
• Prepare areas for sodding and repair public safety hazards such as ground holes or loose turf.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on grounds equipment and vehicles before and after use.
• Perform light facility maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, HVAC air filters (per preventative maintenance schedule), and basic plumbing fixtures as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn equipment operation

Facility maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed eaters

Blowers

Hedgers

Job description

Parks Groundskeeper -
Fort Walton Beach

We are seeking full-time Parks Groundskeepersto join our team.Located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, this position supports operations at a Government Parks Department. The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance, custodial, landscaping duties, and light facility maintenance to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for county staff and the public.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned grounds through landscaping duties including mowing, weeding, pruning, and pest control; repair and maintain irrigation systems.
• Operate manual, electric, and gas-powered tools and equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedgers).
• Clean and maintain equipment; ensure storage areas remain organized and orderly.
• Prepare areas for sodding and repair public safety hazards such as ground holes or loose turf.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on grounds equipment and vehicles before and after use.
• Perform light facility maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, HVAC air filters (per preventative maintenance schedule), and basic plumbing fixtures as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous landscaping or grounds maintenance experience preferred
• Facility maintenance experience preferred
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and a clean driving record required

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting wage of$19/hour
• Fort Walton Beach location schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• After meeting the qualification requirements, employees are offered through Landrum: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and a Matching 401k

Landrum Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with all federal and state civil rights laws, makes every effort to employ and promote the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected class.