Maintenance Worker I- PW (Grounds)

CITY OF COCOA BEACH • Cocoa Beach, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Worker I performs semi-skilled and unskilled work assisting with the maintenance and cleaning of City grounds and equipment. The work includes landscaping and maintaining City property, applying herbicides and insecticides as needed, clearing designated land and sidewalks, assisting with special events, and removing trash in assigned areas. The employee ensures street ends, beachside parks, and street-end trash cans are attended to, and interacts with City staff and the public in a positive and professional manner.

This is a part-time position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The employee may be asked to work special events and some holidays when required, and may also be required or requested to work during declared or undeclared emergencies or in their aftermath. The position reports to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• One to two years of ground maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Must have and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must be physically able to operate machinery and equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, and tractors.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Perform general landscape maintenance, including mowing and trimming grass and shrubbery, edging, spraying herbicides and pesticides, and spreading grass seed and fertilizer.
• Inspect assigned areas and remove debris and litter.
• Prepare and maintain grounds, including grading and general landscaping on City property.
• Assist with clearing designated land and sidewalks.
• Attend to street ends, beachside parks, and street-end trash cans.
• Assist with setting up and supporting special events.
• Interact with City staff and the general public in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform other related work as required.
• Work during declared emergencies when required, and during undeclared emergencies or their aftermath when requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED