PARK ATTENDANT

Salary: $22.59 - $23.04 Hourly

Location : Vero Beach, FL

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 00880

Department: PW - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Opening Date: 10/22/2025

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Under close supervision, maintains park restrooms and facilities, mows parks and roadways, performs related grounds maintenance tasks throughout the City as needed and performs related duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed

Shifts.

Cleans, sweeps and mops restrooms.

Stocks restroom with toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, etc.

Dumps trash baskets

Collects and disposes of leaves, dirt, rubbish and refuse from all City properties.

Sweeps sidewalks, shelters and shelter tables.

Washes picnic tables.

Performs other janitorial and custodial services.

Performs all work in an orderly and tidy manner.

Required to perform landscape maintenance when necessary, per Groundskeeper job description.

Monitors and communicates with park patrons for compliance with park rules.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of groundskeeping and custodial practices and procedures, including the proper use of tools and equipment.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial and groundskeeping work.

Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles, hand tools and equipment.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to assist in maintenance of traffic.

Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy at all times with park patrons.

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

Exposure to potential physical harm, infectious disease, extreme weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time in good and bad weather extremes.

Ability to lift and carry heavy or bulky items frequently up to 100 lbs.

Performs all other related work as may be required.

Works flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays and special events.

Must be able to wear PPE required to perform the essential functions of the job.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

City vehicles up to and including those requiring Class D license, tractors, mowers, blower, edger, chain saw, string trimmer, lopper, rakes, shovels, hoes and common hand tools.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Combination of one year of custodial, grounds maintenance or other experience in performing heavy manual labor in an outdoor environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Obtain FDOT Flagging Certificate within 6 months of hire.

The City of Vero Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; employee long term disability coverage; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a voluntary 401a Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution, and voluntary 457(b) tax-deferred compensation and ROTH IRA plans to supplement your retirement. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes health fairs and much more!