Public Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Technician I

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland is seeking a maintenance worker to care for public buildings, facilities, and surrounding grounds. Work follows established procedures, with supervisors providing guidance for unusual tasks and possible overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities include coordinating events with lessees, showing facilities to clients, setting up rental components, and serving as the on-site contact during events. A focus on safety and PPE is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn custodial equipment operation and safety.
• Capable of lifting and performing physical tasks as described.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City buildings, facilities, and grounds following procedures.
• Coordinate events with lessee and act as first point of contact on event day.
• Set up and break down rental components and manage room setups.
• Clean and secure facilities, including restrooms and common areas.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs, and report needs.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required PPE.

Skills

Custodial equipment operation

Safety compliance

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbing machines

Polishing machines

Lawnmowers

Pressure washers

Job description

The City of Lakeland is seeking a maintenance worker to care for public buildings, facilities, and surrounding grounds. Work follows established procedures, with supervisors providing guidance for unusual tasks and possible overtime during busy periods.

Responsibilities include coordinating events with lessees, showing facilities to clients, setting up rental components, and serving as the on-site contact during events. A focus on safety and PPE is required.