Senior Groundskeeper / Parks Maintenance / Parks and Recreation #8714

City of Cape Coral
$43,825.60 - $68,556.80 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, long term disability, retirement plan, pension
United States, Florida, Cape Coral
Mar 28, 2025
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes *About Us* The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships. *Perks and Benefits* Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation) 11 paid holidays Pension plan City-paid life and long-term disability insurance Optional Vision and Dental Plans Tuition reimbursement Gym membership reimbursement And much more! *Qualifications* *Education and Experience* High school diploma/GED. Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance, including experience in the operation of associated heavy equipment. Six (6) months of experience leading crews, instructing part-time or full-time staff, or supervising staff. *Licenses or Certifications* State of Florida Bureau of Compliance, Ornamental and Turf (O&T) Pesticide License (Chapter 487) within six (6) months of hire or promotion. Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida CDL B driver's license within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion. *Key Responsibilities* Repairs and maintains assigned grounds by cleaning, planting, fertilizing, aerating, sprinkling, mowing, seeding, weeding, and pruning. Prepares athletic fields or golf courses by sodding, installing mounds and bases, athletic markings, raking, leveling clay, and correcting public safety hazards such as ground holes, loose turf, and debris. Performs cleaning, painting, maintenance, and general repair of tennis, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard courts, playgrounds, golf courses, sidewalks, and surrounding areas. Operates equipment and vehicles such as mechanical tools and trucks and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles, i.e., cleaning, changing oil, lubricating, and adjusting. Operates mowers, edger's, trimmers, saws, and other hand and power tools used in ground maintenance. Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below. To apply for this position, click the *"Apply"* button at the top right corner of the window. Senior Groundskeeper Job Description *An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace*