Parks Maintenance Worker I, II, or III

Zephyrhills; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FRS retirement

Job summary

City of Zephyrhills seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker I to mow, trim, fertilize and maintain turf and plantings while operating heavy equipment. The role includes year-round landscape maintenance and occasional weekend work, with a background check and drug testing as part of employment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, with potential license timelines for pesticide, MOT, and CDL where applicable. City benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to lift heavy objects and work with the public and co-workers.
• Florida Right-of-Way Pesticide license within 6 months, MOT within 1 year, and related certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims and fertilizes turf and plantings.
• Operates heavy equipment and turf maintenance tools.
• Installs irrigation systems and performs maintenance on those systems; light carpentry and painting.
• Provides year-round landscape and planting maintenance; occasional weekend work; completes other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral/written instructions

Public interaction

Equipment operation

Safe operation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS: Applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. Ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers. Applicants must be able to lift heavy objects, walk over rough or uneven surfaces, stoop, stretch, kneel and work in confined spaces. Must have knowledge of safe operations and routine maintenance of equipment. FL Right-of-Way Pesticide license within six (6) months, FSESCI within ninety (90) days, MOT within one (1) year. Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONOF DUTIES: Mows, trims and fertilizes turf and plantings. Individuals operate heavy equipment, turf maintenance equipment and small hand tools. Installs irrigation systems and performs maintenance on those systems. Will perform light carpentry work, paint objects and structures. Workers also provide year-round landscape and planting maintenance. Occasional weekend work, when required . Completes other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: The selected candidate will have a background check completed, undergo drug testing, and complete a physical exam before employment. Tasks completed for this position involve regular and sustained physical exertion. Possession and maintenance of a Florida driver license is also required before employment .

The compensation package will start at the base salary range and may vary based on proven abilities of the individual selected.

• The City of Zephyrhills has an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).

THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER&DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Special Requirements

Must obtain a Florida Right-of-Way Pesticide License within six (6) months of employment, FSESCI certification within ninety (90) days, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification within one (1) year. Must also possess or obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

Category Full-Time Status Open Salary Parks Maintenance Worker I: $34,944.00 - $48,921.60 Posted July 28, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled