Maintenance Worker II - Grounds

Salary: $17.38 - $25.44 Hourly
Location : 501 West Meadow Street, Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Grounds/Facilities
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A


Nature of Work
The purpose of the class is to perform routine manual work. This class is responsible for service work and routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, edging, weed-eating, blowing, litter removal, digging trenches; assists with installation and repair of fixtures such as pipes, valves and fittings; landscape, road, sidewalk, driveway restoration and other outdoor work. Completing logs or routine records. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates vehicles such as trucks to haul people or material to job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials such as sod, mulch, gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, or other materials, tools, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties as assigned.
• Maintains outdoor areas by cutting grass, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves and debris, and other maintenance tasks.
• Performs irrigation service work such as digging trenches; assists with installation and repair of fixtures such as pipes, valves, nozzles and fittings.
• Performs maintenance functions such as greasing equipment, replacing filters, replacing valves; performs light repairs and installations as directed.
• Maintains indoor areas such as cleaning facilities and indoor areas, performing light maintenance such as painting and minor repairs.
• Assists the public by answering questions and providing routine information.
• Services equipment to ensure for the proper operation of the equipment utilized.
• Performs clerical tasks such as completing work orders or maintaining logs.
• Performs assigned duties as needed and requested.
• ON STANDBY STATUS.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires three (3) years or more of general maintenance and manual work experience.
• Previous experience working in a grounds maintenance position preferred.
• Performs semi-routine work solving occasional problems.
• Performs basic addition and subtraction, such as counting or measuring.
• Reads basic sentences, instructions, or work orders; writes basic sentences and completes uncomplicated job forms; speaks sentences using basic grammar.
• Performs manual tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgment with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results
• Computer knowledge, basic ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Requires a valid State of Florida Class E license at time of hire and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
• Green Industries, Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Certification preferred.
• No special skills or equipment certification are required.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.


Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.


Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.


Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.


Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.


All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account


Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.

Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.

Holidays: 11 paid holidays.


PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.


Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.


Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.


Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.
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Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of general maintenance and manual work experience do you have?

• None
• One to two years
• More than two years

Required Question