Public Works Service Worker II Full Time

City-of-Lake-Alfred; Lake Alfred (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Wellness Benefits Suite

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

The City of Lake Alfred is hiring a Service Worker II to support daily operations, maintenance, and care of streets, rights‑of‑ways, stormwater systems, utilities infrastructure, and City facilities. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt role with hands‑on work that serves essential public services and community safety.

Salary is $16.94 per hour with benefits including 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, referral bonus, wellness suite, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of street/grounds or similar maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City streets, alleys, right‑of‑ways, stormwater facilities, and City‑owned buildings.
• Perform routine grounds and roadway maintenance (mowing, edging, pruning, debris removal).
• Operate lawn equipment, hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and other equipment.
• Clean and maintain storm sewer pipes, catch basins, ditches, and sidewalks.
• Assist with carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repair tasks as needed.
• Mix and apply herbicides and pesticides; support landscape installation and maintenance.
• Provide support for sanitation collection, cemetery maintenance, and City events.
• Participate in on‑call rotations for after‑hours needs and disaster response.

Skills

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Public Works Service Worker II Full Time | Public Works Department

$16.94 Hourly Pay | Employee Benefits: 401(a) and 457(b) Retirement Plans,

• Tuition Reimbursement,


• Referral Bonus, Wellness Benefits Suite, Paid Holiday, Vacation, & Sick Leaves

The City of Lake Alfred is seeking a dependable and hardworking Service Worker II to support the daily operation, maintenance, and care of City streets, right‑of‑ways, stormwater systems, utilities infrastructure, and various City facilities. This full‑time, non‑exempt role offers hands‑on work that directly supports essential public services and community safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain City streets, alleys, right‑of‑ways, stormwater facilities, and City‑owned buildings.


• Perform routine grounds and roadway maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, spraying ditches, and debris removal.


• Operate lawn equipment, hand tools, small power tools, light trucks, and other mechanized equipment used in grounds and street maintenance.


• Clean and maintain storm sewer pipes, catch basins, ditches, and sidewalks.


• Assist with carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repair tasks as needed.


• Mix and apply herbicides and non‑restricted pesticides; support all phases of landscape installation and maintenance.


• Provide support for sanitation collection, cemetery maintenance, and City special events when assigned.


• Participate in on‑call rotations for after‑hours needs, including disaster and storm response.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Two (2) years of experience in street, grounds, or similar maintenance work (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).


• Ability to operate lawn equipment, hand tools, power tools, and large/heavy machinery.


• Knowledge of occupational hazards, FDOT requirements, tools, and proper maintenance practices.


• Ability to follow written/oral instructions and interact courteously with the public and coworkers.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.


• Class B CDL required or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions with moderate to loud noise levels.


• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor including lifting up to 70 lbs., climbing, kneeling, crawling, standing, pulling, and pushing.


• May require working at heights (e.g., roofs or ceilings).


• Must be able to safely operate motorized vehicles and all manual/electric tools required for assignments.

The City of Lake Alfred is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.