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Part-Time Maintenance Worker 1

City of Jacksonville

PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Fresh

Location

Salary

$14.35 - $14.35

per hour

Closes

April 8, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This part-time job involves hands-on manual work to maintain and repair public parks, athletic fields, and city properties, including tasks like operating basic tools and machinery, loading materials, and setting up safety barriers.

It's ideal for someone who is physically fit, enjoys outdoor work in various weather, and can follow clear instructions without needing much prior experience, as skills can be learned on the job.

The role supports the city's Senior Services department and requires a reliable team player with a valid driver's license.

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift 50 pounds or more
  • Knowledge of safety rules and ability to set up safety equipment
  • Ability to operate tools and machinery like shovels, chain saws, mowers, and edgers
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Knowledge of standardized procedures for public works and landscape maintenance
  • Ability to read and write English and work in adverse weather conditions

Full Job Description

This is service maintenance work in performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public works projects, public parks grounds, athletic fields, and associated right-of-way/public property maintenance duties.

Work requires knowledge of standardized work routines and procedures for public works construction projects, landscape maintenance and ability to operate simple machinery and equipment, which can be learned on the job within several months.

Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification.

Work is performed following specific instructions and established routines.

The work is repetitive with little need to exercise judgment; situations are nearly the same and requires choice of the correct procedure.

Work is performed outdoors where there are some risks and hazards associated with operating machinery and vehicles on or near the roadway. Operates motor vehicles, machinery, and tools.

Physical demands consist of working in adverse weather conditions, heavy physical exertion, and lifting and moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

Work is performed under immediate supervision where work assignments are well-detailed and well-prescribed by a superior or covered by established procedures and the worker is not permitted to deviate from established procedures.

Requirements

  • Performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public works projects, public parks grounds, athletic fields, and associated right-of-way/public property maintenance duties. 
  • Loads and unloads materials from trucks. 
  • Operates machinery and tools such as shovels, picks, sling blades, sledgehammers, axes, trowels, chain saws, concrete saws, asphalt rollers, mowers, blowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, and other simple machines and equipment.
  • Sets up safety equipment and barriers around job sites. 
  • Cleans and stores tools and equipment. 
  • Operates motor vehicles to transport materials, supplies and tools. 
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies. 
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of standardized work routines and procedures used in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public works projects, public parks grounds, athletic fields and associated right-of-way/public property and related equipment. 
  • Knowledge of tools used in landscaping, maintenance, and construction work. 
  • Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations. 
  • Ability to operate machinery and tools such as shovels, picks, sling blades, sledgehammers, axes, trowels, chain saws, concrete saws, asphalt rollers, mowers, blowers, edgers, weed eaters, sprayers, pumps, patching machines, tamping devices, and other simple machines and equipment 
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions. 
  • Ability to lift and move supplies and materials weighing 50 pounds or more. 
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning labels and symbols identifying hazardous materials. 
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles. 
  • Ability to perform manual labor. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Additional Information

  • Must be able to perform manual labor and to read and write English.

  • This is a part time maintenance worker 1 for Senior Services department.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
  • A valid driver's license Is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
  • Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
  • This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
  • The names of eligible promotional applicants will be automatically placed on the promotional eligibility list in date order of eligibility. When two or more employees become eligible on the same date, placement will be in order of seniority with the City.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge.

You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us


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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/1/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-jacksonvillefl-5290777