Public Grounds Driver: Landscape Maintenance with Benefits

Merion Landscape Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plans

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Merion Landscape Services is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Driver to safely operate company vehicles, maintain turf areas, and transport crew to job sites in the greater Tampa Bay area.

The role requires a valid Florida driver’s license, ability to lift 50–75 pounds, and the capacity to work outdoors in Central Florida’s heat and humidity. Background check and drug test are required for municipal hiring policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida driver’s license - REQUIRED.
• Bilingual (Preferred).
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid, and rainy weather conditions typical of Central Florida.
• Ability to lift up to 50–75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or manual labor preferred but not required.
• Must pass background screening and drug test in accordance with municipal hiring policies.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport equipment and crew members to various job sites.
• Mow, edge, trim, and maintain turf areas in parks, medians, and municipal properties.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment such as string trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, chain saws, and zero-turn mowers.
• Remove litter, debris, and fallen limbs from public grounds.
• Load, unload, and transport landscaping equipment and materials.
• Assist with storm cleanup and emergency response efforts, including hurricane preparation and debris removal.
• Follow all safety procedures in accordance with city, county, and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support grounds maintenance operations.

Skills

Bilingual (Preferred)

Operate equipment safely

Lift 50–75 lbs

Strong work ethic

Background check/drug test

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Merion Landscape Services is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Driver to safely operate company vehicles, maintain turf areas, and transport crew to job sites in the greater Tampa Bay area.

The role requires a valid Florida driver’s license, ability to lift 50–75 pounds, and the capacity to work outdoors in Central Florida’s heat and humidity. Background check and drug test are required for municipal hiring policies.