Maintenance Specialist I

Salary: $15.46 - $25.19 Hourly
Location : Bartow, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500218
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
Division: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 8:00 AM Eastern


Job Summary


Performs intermediate skilled work on a variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects. Operates specialized equipment in connection with task. Does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for performing routine inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment to ensure the proper functioning and safety of a facility
• Performs minor repairs like painting, drywall patching, and fixing doors while identifying issues requiring specialized technicians when necessary
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs
• Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building and infrastructure systems
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities and amenities
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.


Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Be familiar with safety protocols and regulations to avoid hazards and injuries


Education and Experience: Highschool diploma or equivalent; entry level position, no experience required; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies necessary for the position.


Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements: • Valid Florida Driver's License required
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Possess an aptitude and willingness to learn
• On-the-job training is offered

Physical and Mental Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Essential Physical Skills: • Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times


Mental Demands: • Required to use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

Supplemental Information

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.


Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.


All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.


As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.
Benefits are for regular full-time employees.
Types of Benefits:
Insurance : Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Retirement : Pension, 457(b) deferred compensation plan
Paid Time Off : Vacation, sick leave, holiday and personal time
Other : Educational assistance program and wellness programs