Senior Parks & Grounds Technician

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Florida; Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Lakeland is seeking a versatile Grounds Maintenance Worker to care for City parks and properties. Responsibilities include operating trucks, tractors, mowing gear, and other equipment, performing landscape installation, pruning, and routine maintenance, and assisting a small work group.

The role emphasizes safety, timely project completion, and community spaces that are safe and attractive. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of grounds

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of general labor and grounds maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL may be required within one year.
• Florida-Friendly BMP Certification within one year.
• LLO Pesticide Application License within one year.

Responsabilidades

• Assist and may lead a small workgroup in maintenance and construction on City properties.
• Operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowing gear, front-end loaders, and backhoes.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections as required.
• Landscape installation and maintenance, including pruning and bed care.
• May supervise large work areas in the absence of senior staff.
• May mix pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

Conocimientos

Grounds maintenance

Operate equipment

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

CDL within 1 year

Florida-Friendly BMP Certification

LLO Pesticide License

Herramientas

Truck operation

Mowers

Backhoes

Tractors

Edgers

Descripción del empleo

The City of Lakeland is seeking a versatile Grounds Maintenance Worker to care for City parks and properties. Responsibilities include operating trucks, tractors, mowing gear, and other equipment, performing landscape installation, pruning, and routine maintenance, and assisting a small work group.

The role emphasizes safety, timely project completion, and community spaces that are safe and attractive. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of grounds