Town of Lake Park
Job Description
Town of Lake Park
Position: Groundskeeper
Department: Public Works
Salary Range: $17.01 to $27.21 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Town of Lake Park seeks a Groundskeeper to join our Public Works Department – Grounds Maintenance division. Under the supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Foreman, the Groundskeeper performs manual and skilled work in maintaining Town grounds, equipment, and public facilities. This position assists in various landscaping tasks and ensures the upkeep of municipal areas to maintain aesthetics, adhering to functionality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
The Town of Lake Park offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted by first review of applications which will be 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2025 to the Human Resources Department at:
Lake Park Town Hall
535 Park Avenue
Lake Park, Florida 33403
Applications can be downloaded from the Town’s website at www.lakeparkflorida.gov.
Important: Applications will not be accepted via fax or email. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
For more information, contact (561) 881-3300.
The Town of Lake Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the Town’s Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report is available upon request.
The Town provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. This philosophy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Position: Groundskeeper
Department: Public Works
Salary Range: $17.01 to $27.21 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Town of Lake Park seeks a Groundskeeper to join our Public Works Department – Grounds Maintenance division. Under the supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Foreman, the Groundskeeper performs manual and skilled work in maintaining Town grounds, equipment, and public facilities. This position assists in various landscaping tasks and ensures the upkeep of municipal areas to maintain aesthetics, adhering to functionality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate power mowers, clippers, and other tools used in municipal maintenance.
- Perform landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, and pruning trees and hedges.
- Lay sod, apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as needed.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of parks and public spaces by removing litter and debris.
- Assist with irrigation system maintenance and minor repairs.
- Support event setup and breakdown activities.
- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Respond to emergency call-ins, including hurricanes and other critical events.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License.
- No loss of driving privileges due to revocation, suspension, or denial of license in the past 24 months.
- No convictions or adjudications withheld of three (3) or more moving violations in the previous 24 months.
- Knowledge of occupational safety rules and landscaping practices.
- Proficiency in operating landscaping equipment and tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot minor landscaping issues.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Heavy work requires occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds.
- Required physical abilities include balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, lifting, pulling, pushing, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, rain, and humidity.
- Tasks are performed outdoors with exposure to adverse conditions such as dust, humidity, machinery noise, rain, and temperature extremes.
- Compliance with all Town safety policies and procedures is required.
The Town of Lake Park offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted by first review of applications which will be 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2025 to the Human Resources Department at:
Lake Park Town Hall
535 Park Avenue
Lake Park, Florida 33403
Applications can be downloaded from the Town’s website at www.lakeparkflorida.gov.
Important: Applications will not be accepted via fax or email. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
For more information, contact (561) 881-3300.
The Town of Lake Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the Town’s Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report is available upon request.
The Town provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. This philosophy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
