Parks Maintenance Technician I OPS - GT Bray Racquet Center

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government in Bradenton, FL, is seeking a Parks Maintenance Tech I (OPS) to perform manual labor and park upkeep at GT Bray Racquet Center, including maintaining 8 tennis courts and general grounds maintenance. The role involves public interaction, safety, and operating maintenance equipment.

A 10th‑grade education, a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days, and at least 1 year of related experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of park, grounds, and facilities maintenance.
• Ability to interact with the public and enforce rules respectfully.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Must have or obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year work experience in grounds maintenance, basic construction or related trades.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 8 tennis courts at GT Bray Racquet Center, including brushing, lining and basic troubleshooting.
• Perform routine semi-skilled maintenance and repair of park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Assist higher level workers in more advanced projects.
• Organize and prepare parts and tools; load/unload trucks as needed.
• Maintain landscapes, grounds, shrubs, trees, and sprinkler systems.
• Operate maintenance equipment and light to medium vehicles; report deficiencies.
• Keep basic service records and daily logs (timekeeping, attendance).
• Interact with the public and enforce park rules in a courteous manner.

Skills

Public interaction

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Record keeping

Education

High school (10th grade) education

Job description

***THIS POSITION WILL HAVE A TENTATIVE START DATE OF 12/1/26 OR AFTER***

Work Location:

GT Bray, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, Florida 34209

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range:

$20.68 - $25.84

This classification assists in manual, semi-skilled level work involving minor construction of parks (picnic tables, benches, grills) and maintenance/repair of County parks, properties and related facilities, which could include buildings, athletic fields, landscaped areas, recreation areas, playgrounds and related equipment, depending on area of assignment. Employees in this class perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some job acquired skills in specialized fields. Work involves considerable public contact in providing information and assistance to park patrons.

Note:

Work schedules may involve weekends, holidays and rotating shifts all of which entail independent responsibility in handling emergency situations and closing parks. Days and times will vary and may include weekends not to exceed 27 hours per week.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

Working Conditions

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments. Climbing and descending ladders and stairs. Shifts may include weekends, holidays and rotating shifts. With proper training, operates hand tools and power tools, mowers, tractors, trucks, and related equipment for job assignment.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Parks Maintenance Tech I (OPS) - GT Bray Racquet Center:

The employee will perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some job acquired skills in specialized fields. Work involves considerable public contact in providing information and assistance to park patrons. Duties include maintaining 8 tennis courts, including brushing, lining and basic troubleshooting, as well as performing general maintenance within the Walton Racquet Center.

Performs routine semi-skilled work in one or more trades associated with maintenance and repair of park and preserve facilities, grounds, and equipment. Trades work may include, but not be limited to, minor and/or routine assembly of amenities (picnic tables, grills, benches), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, carpentry, masonry, ball fields and an introduction to heavy equipment.

May assist higher level maintenance workers, Building Trades Workers or contracted professionals in accomplishing more advanced or skilled trade's projects.

Organizes and prepares parts and tools for each day's work; loads and unloads trucks as needed; completes all daily functions.

Performs duties to maintain landscapes, grounds, shrubs, trees, sprinkler systems, etc.

Operates maintenance and other related equipment in performing routine landscape and grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, pruning, blowing, etc. Duties may also include, but not be limited to cleaning, painting, removing rubbish and other refuse from grounds and buildings, repairing and maintaining various parks facilities and properties, etc.

Operates various automotive vehicles and light to medium equipment, i.e., tractors, rotary and reel mowers, bush hogs, front end loader, pick-up trucks, etc.; may perform maintenance and repairs, as required.

Assists in routine inspection of vehicles and equipment and reports deficiencies to supervisor or designated personnel.

Performs record keeping and reporting duties, i.e., service records, basic logs, reports, etc. (some of which may be computerized).

Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks, vans or other areas; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes, equipment and larger or bulky objects.

Effectively interact with the public, provides information, and enforces rules and regulations in a pleasant and tactful manner.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Attends monthly safety meetings provided by department.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and appliable federal and Florida law.

Minimum 10th grade education required.

Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Minimum of one (1) year work experience in plumbing, electrical, irrigation, basic construction, mechanical repairs, or grounds maintenance highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and related buildings and equipment, as required for area of assignment.

Knowledge of potential hazards and applicable safety precautions necessary for the protection of the public and employees in a parks and recreation setting.

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn and apply Manatee County Policy & Procedures and Parks departmental rules, regulations and operating procedures.

Ability to understand daily routines and daily record keeping requirements.

Ability to learn computer based on-line time and attendance system and keep accurate work records.

Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.

Ability to follow oral and written directions communicated in English.