Parks Groundskeeper — Outdoor Maintenance Pro

City of Lakeland, FL; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland is seeking a semi-skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain City-owned properties and park facilities. The role involves heavy manual labor, using hand and power tools, and performing routine grounds work across parks, athletic fields, and public spaces.

Responsibilities include cleaning, record-keeping, equipment maintenance, and occasional carpentry or basic repairs under supervision.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of tools and their uses.
• Ability to follow safety precautions around mechanized and hand tools.
• Experience or ability to operate motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain restrooms at City parks.
• Maintain daily maintenance records.
• Remove trash from City parks.
• Install park amenities throughout the City.
• Perform routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance; cut grass with power mowers and small tractors; weed control; prune shrubbery and trees; rake leaves; edge curbs; manage storm drain cleaning.

Skills

Tools usage

Safety around machinery

Motorized equipment operation

Education

Eight grades

Job description

The City of Lakeland is seeking a semi-skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain City-owned properties and park facilities. The role involves heavy manual labor, using hand and power tools, and performing routine grounds work across parks, athletic fields, and public spaces.

Responsibilities include cleaning, record-keeping, equipment maintenance, and occasional carpentry or basic repairs under supervision.