Parks & Recreation Groundskeeper II

City-of-Lake-Alfred; Lake Alfred (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) and 457(b) Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Wellness Benefits Suite

Paid Holiday

Vacation

Sick Leaves

Job summary

The City of Lake Alfred is seeking a reliable Service Worker II to support park, ball fields, recreation facilities, and landscaped areas. This full-time position offers hands-on opportunities to directly enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors throughout our community.

Responsibilities include daily grounds maintenance, irrigation repair, operating mowers and other equipment, basic facility upkeep, applying chemicals as directed, and assisting with events while upholding safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of lawn, grounds, or facility maintenance experience or similar work.
• Ability to operate lawn equipment, powered tools, and heavy equipment as needed.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping methods, irrigation systems, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and interact courteously with the public and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, weeding, grubbing, and debris removal.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems, tools, equipment, and park structures such as fencing, benches, sidewalks, planters, and green areas.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, sod cutters, edgers, clippers, and other powered and manual tools.
• Assist with minor facility maintenance including painting, plumbing support, and basic repairs.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides as directed.
• Support Parks & Recreation staff with preparing facilities for City-sponsored special events.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment use across all recreational areas.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Operate lawn equipment

Irrigation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Irrigation systems

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The City of Lake Alfred is seeking a reliable Service Worker II to support park, ball fields, recreation facilities, and landscaped areas. This full-time position offers hands-on opportunities to directly enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors throughout our community.

Responsibilities include daily grounds maintenance, irrigation repair, operating mowers and other equipment, basic facility upkeep, applying chemicals as directed, and assisting with events while upholding safety