Limited Term Groundskeeper​/Landscaper

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Altamonte Springs, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Leisure Services
Division: PLM&O
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Function

Prepare City facilities, including ball fields, for community use, programs, and events. May be solely responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of assigned areas during the shift. Must be able to interact professionally with the public when necessary.
Tasks/Duties

• Assist the PLM&O Staff in the operation and general maintenance of City Parks.
• Provide set-up and cleaning of facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and events.
• Assist the PLM&O Staff in set-up and strike of special events.
• Prepare turf area facilities for programs, community use and events. Responsible for the proper care of turf field maintenance to include grooming infields and sports fields for all programs.
• Ensure safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Provide general grounds maintenance for common areas, natural turf and artificial turf fields. Responsibilities include cleaning dugouts, removing trash from fields, surrounding areas, and assisting with any maintenance issues as they arise.
• Drive to and from various city work locations to set up or break down events.
• Clean trucks and equipment used in groundskeeper/landscaper maintenance duties.
• Perform other duties as needed when assigned by a crew leader or supervisor.
• Assist with Leisure Services Department projects and events assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 months experience with basic landscape maintenance equipment.
• Able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments, which includes evenings, weekends and be flexible to work any shift.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in ballfield care and maintenance.
• Horticultural experience to include knowledge of various plant materials, trees and annuals.
• Experience operating commercial landscape equipment.
• Experience with irrigation maintenance.
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Employees have access to onsite gym facilities through the City's Wellness Program.
01

Do you possess a valid Class E driver license? Out of state licenses are acceptable. If hired, employee will have thirty (30) days to acquire State of Florida driver license.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments, which include evenings, weekends, and be flexible to work any shift?

• No
• Yes

03

Do you have 3 months experience with basic landscape maintenance equipment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question