Grounds Maintenance Worker II - Wastewater Collections

City of Lakeland, Civil Service•Employment Services, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This skilled position helps maintain and improve City parks and other City-owned properties through grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and minor construction work. The role supports safe, functional, and attractive public spaces, and work is reviewed during and after completion. The position is designated as Mission Critical. The employee may assist or lead a small workgroup, operate vehicles and equipment, perform landscape installation and maintenance, and complete minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and exterior painting work. Duties may also include pressure washing, equipment upkeep and repairs, safety inspections, interaction with property user groups, and participation in emergency response teams. Overtime or alternate hours may be required for efficient operations. The posting is continuous and may close at any time without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma from an accredited school or GED.
One year of experience in general labor and grounds maintenance work.
Possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
Possess and maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license as required by the employing department or division.
Knowledge of tools and their uses, motorized equipment, and safety precautions for mechanized equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to detect and report plant-related problems, such as disease or lack of water.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees, and the general public.
Ability to climb in and out of large trucks.
Must pass required pre-employment drug testing; the position is also subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug testing.

Responsibilities

Assist with and potentially lead a small workgroup performing maintenance and construction work on City properties.
Operate trucks, tractors, mowing equipment, front-end loaders, backhoes, and small power-operated landscaping equipment.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, upkeep, and minor repairs.
Conduct safety inspections as required.
Check and repair automatic and mechanical systems, including clocks, valves, and heads.
Interact with user groups on City properties.
Participate in emergency response teams for incidents such as natural disasters.
Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Carry out gardening, pruning, weeding, plant-bed maintenance, and other landscape installation and maintenance tasks.
Participate in or facilitate training when required.
Work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for efficient organizational operations.
Perform pressure washing and minor exterior painting as required.
May supervise large work areas when senior maintenance personnel are absent.
May perform general custodial duties at public facilities or similar work at other facilities.
May mix pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.