Lead Maintenance Worker (Parks)

Salary : $43,901.01 - $65,852.04 Annually

Location : Recreation Department City of Sanford, FL

Job Type: FULL TIME

Job Number: 25-00123

Department: Recreation Department

Opening Date: 11/24/2025

Closing Date: 12/8/2025 5:30 PM Eastern

Description

RECREATION DEPARTMENT: PARKS

Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to conduct grounds keeping and basic custodial work in the assigned functional area. Employees in this classification are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative maintenance tasks that provides employees and general public with an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient area. Employee is distinguished from that of the entry level position by knowledge and proficiency gained through experience.

Examples of Duties

Serves as lead working and oversees daily tasks of assigned Maintenance Workers.

Executes basic lawn care and landscaping tasks; conducts general installations and repairs to irrigation systems; trims trees and hedges.

Conducts custodial tasks, including emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls.

Conducts general maintenance work, including changing light bulbs, cleaning air filters, repairing towel dispensers, filling paper and soap dispensers, and painting.

Uses herbicides and pest control chemicals according to prescribed safety labels; maintains rodent traps.

Utilizes various chemical agents, mixing according to label instructions, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.

Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions, to include fallen debris, spills, broken windows, and broken locks.

Cleans equipment and tools after use and maintains cleanliness and order in storage areas.

Reports equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to immediate supervisor.

Operates various lawn and general maintenance equipment, i.e., lawn mowers, tractor, edger, bob cat, pressure cleaners, blowers.

Stocks supplies as necessary; maintains inventory of all supplies required to perform the duties of the position.

Inspects work upon completion to ensure conformance to prescribed standards and to ensure environmental safety.

ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by demonstrated ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the work and two (2) years grounds keeping and/or general maintenance experience or closely related experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License, Class A or Class B preferred.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS related training.

Supplemental Information

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.

Knowledge of, and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work.

Ability to carry out assignments with minimal instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors.

Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion.

Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.

Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet.

Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time.

Ability to with stand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.

Ability to work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge of construction techniques and practices.

Knowledge of, and ability to lay utility pipe.

Knowledge of, and ability to complete concrete work utilizing current methods and techniques. (i.e. aprons, sidewalks, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to push and/or pull over 100 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, work near moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock.

THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Part of the City of Sanford's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its classified full-time and part-time employees, elected officials, and retirees.

City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common.

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Tuition Assistance Reimbursement, FRS Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (General/Fire Employees), Paid Sick Leave/Paid Vacation Leave (Police), Bereavement Leave, Paid Military Leave, EAP Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Employee Life Insurance (1 x annual salary), Paid Holidays, Paid Jury Duty, Worker's Compensation, Social Security/Medicare (50%), Protective Safety Equipment, Uniforms.

Supplemental Benefits

Hospitality Indemnity Plan, Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Critical Illness, Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Short Term Disability, 10 Year Level Term Life Insurance.

Other Benefits

Fitness Center, Wellness Center for members of City's Health Insurance program, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Assistance Program, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks, Direct Deposit, Employee Recognition Events, Free Flu Shot, Free Parking, Bi-Lingual Pay, Recruitment Bonus (Police), Safety Incentive program.

Flexible Spending Account

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside dollars on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent day care and medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance. Employees can contribute up to $3,400 on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses. Dependent day care expenses are set by the IRS at a maximum of $3,750 per plan year. Employees should estimate expenses to be incurred carefully, as penalties may be imposed by the IRS. For more information please contact our benefits department.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

No High School Diploma and No GED

High School or GED

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters or Doctorate Degree

02

What best describes your current and valid State of Florida Driver's License?

No current and valid State of Florida Driver's License.

Currently licensed, but not in the State of Florida.

Current and valid State of Florida Class A Driver's License.

Current and valid State of Florida Class B Driver's License.

Current and valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

03

What best describes your grounds keeping and/or general maintenance experience?

No experience.

Some experience, but less than 6 months of experience.

6 months, but less than 1 year of experience.

1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.

2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.

3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.

4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.

5 years of experience or greater.

04

What best describes your level of experience in public parks and facilities work within a lead capacity?

No experience.

Some, but less than 1 year of experience.

1 year, but less than 2 years experience.

2 years, but less than 3 years experience.

3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.

4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.

5 years of experience or greater.

05

What best describes your knowledge and experience with pesticide and herbicide chemicals, application procedures, and safety protocols?

No experience.

Some experience, but less than 6 months of experience.

6 months, but less than 1 year of experience.

1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.

2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.

3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.

4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.

5 years of experience or greater.

06

Do you have the ability or can a reasonable accommodation be made in order for you to regularly lift, move or carry objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull over 100 pounds; regularly stand, walk, move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl?

Yes

No

07

Answering 'Yes" to question #8 in Agency Wide Questions regarding felonies and misdemeanors will not automatically disqualify your application. Do you understand this?

Yes

No

Required Question