LANDSCAPE MUNICIPAL SERVICE WORKER I

CITY OF MILTON•Milton, FL

8d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine landscaping and grounds maintenance work on City-owned property, rights-of-way, parks, and facilities. Work includes mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation support, and general upkeep to maintain the safety, appearance, and functionality of municipal grounds.

Requirements

Ability to perform manual labor in an outdoor environment.
Demonstrated reliability and ability to maintain regular attendance.
Willingness and ability to learn job duties and operate equipment safely.
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
Highschool Diploma, GED or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to be insurable by the City’s automobile insurance carrier

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, or related outdoor labor preferred.
Experience and knowledge of operating and maintaining landscaping equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains City grounds by mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and raking.
Operates landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and other hand and power tools.
Plants, waters, prunes, and remove trees, shrubs, and seasonal vegetation.
Assists with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
Removes debris, litter, and hazards from public property and rights-of-way.
Assists with storm cleanup and emergency response as directed.
Performs minor repairs to landscaping fixtures and related infrastructure.
Follows established safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.
Performs routine equipment inspection and basic maintenance such as fueling and cleaning.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance for employee-only coverage and 60% employer-paid health coverage for eligible dependents.
100% employer-paid long-term disability coverage
$25,000 in employer-paid life insurance.
Additional affordable voluntary benefits are available, including supplemental life insurance, dental, vision, accident, cancer, and AD&D coverage.
Employees enrolled in Florida Blue also have access to additional wellness benefits such as discounted gym memberships, health and fitness programs, preventive care incentives, and other member discounts offered through the insurance provider.
The City participates in the General Employees’ Pension Plan (mandatory 10% employee contribution), which provides a 10-year vesting period, full retirement eligibility at 25 years of service or at age 65, and an optional 457(b) retirement investment plan.
Accrued paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time and observe the City’s paid holidays, which include: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day & the day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve, Christmas Day One personal day
Full-time employees are also eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time in accordance with City policy
Eligibility to annual merit increase (1-3%) in addition to annual Cost of Living Adjustments
Employees also have access to the City’s Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential 24/7 counseling availability, short-term mental health support, legal and financial services, resource referrals, and crisis assistance.
In addition to the EAP, the City provides up to three free sessions per year with a local licensed therapist with specialties suited to the employee’s needs.
Depending on the position, full-time employees may also be eligible for job-specific allowances such as the safety boot allowance-up to $200 annually.
The City additionally offers up to 100% tuition reimbursement for approved coursework in accordance with City policy. As well as job-specific certifications and training.