Groundskeeper FT

Groundskeeper Full-Time

Salary : $17.99 Hourly

Location : Boca Raton, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 04416-01

Department : Recreation Services - Parks Operations Division Dist 2 - Athletic Field Maint

Opening Date : 11 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit B

Description : The Groundskeeper plays a vital role in the Recreation Services Department by maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and beauty of parks, golf courses, buildings, racquet courts, and medians. This position involves performing intermediate semi-skilled work in the upkeep of municipal parks and grounds, including general park areas, roadway medians, swales, golf greens, fairways, tees, bunkers, roughs, and clay or turf athletic fields and tennis courts. Responsibilities include installing, repairing, maintaining, and caring for parks, grounds, and related structures and equipment. Work is performed under regular supervision and includes other related tasks as needed.

Essential Functions :

• Maintain parks and grounds by mowing, edging, watering, and fertilizing parks, fields, golf courses, tennis courts, and green spaces.
• Perform repairs and upkeep by fixing minor issues with park buildings, equipment, and facilities, including grills, tables, benches, and light fixtures.
• Manage waste by collecting trash and litter while ensuring waste bins are clean and emptied.
• Care for landscaping by planting, mulching, trimming, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Operate and maintain equipment by safely using and servicing groundskeeping tools such as mowers, tractors, and chainsaws.
• Collaborate with the team by assisting with tasks, projects, and special events to enhance park aesthetics, functionality, and safety.
• Conduct safety inspections by regularly assessing playgrounds, boardwalks, docks, and other park areas for potential hazards.
• Control weeds and turf by removing weeds and applying fertilizers and pesticides to maintain healthy turf.
• Install and treat grass by laying sod, applying grass seed, and using fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides in compliance with state, county, and city regulations.

Depending on area of assignment, additional duties may include :

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