Skilled Grounds Technician III — Parks & Athletic Fields

City Of Gainesville, FL; United States; On-site; USD 2,465,000 - 3,845,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is hiring for semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance workers to service parks, athletic fields and conservation areas. You will plant, prune, water, and maintain trees, shrubs, and bedding plants and operate mowers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, and other equipment as needed.

Work involves heavy manual tasks, adherence to safety standards, and assisting with special events and displays.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent plus two or more years in laboring work using hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
• Experience with park maintenance and landscaping is preferred.
• Public spraying or chemical handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform planting, maintenance, and installation of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants.
• Operate and maintain park equipment including mowers, tractors, and other heavy machinery.
• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors and assist with events.
• Follow safety guidelines and perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Equipment operation

Horticulture knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Backhoe

Wheel loader

Job description

The City of Gainesville is hiring for semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance workers to service parks, athletic fields and conservation areas. You will plant, prune, water, and maintain trees, shrubs, and bedding plants and operate mowers, tractors, loaders, backhoes, and other equipment as needed.

Work involves heavy manual tasks, adherence to safety standards, and assisting with special events and displays.