Recreation Maintenance Worker

Salary: $15.13 - $25.95 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation Department - Fort Lauderdale, FL, FL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: SE011-05
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


POSITION SUMMARY
This job announcement will be used for multiple year-round part time Recreation Maintenance Worker openings.

These positions may involve assignments in any of the City Departments - recreation, public service, maintenance, etc. The employee is compensated on an hourly basis, as the services are needed. Employment can be terminated at will, and the employee has no expectation of continuing employment or receiving benefits. Performs semi-skilled facility maintenance duties, which includes minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, etc.


This is a temporary part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs semi-skilled maintenance duties in any City Department where the need for temporary support has been identified. Assignments will vary according to specific work location and needs. Specific tasks will be determined by the work site supervisor.
• Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to municipal buildings and other municipal property, including trash removal
• Participates in setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs, and other equipment
• Performs basic landscaping duties
• Acts as a concession attendant when required
• Performs minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Depending on the position, qualifications may vary.
2. May require a current and valid State of Florida Class "E" Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
3. Possess some experience in the performance of manual or custodial work, including the use of non-mechanized tools and the operation of light power equipment
4. May work weekends, nights and holidays
5. May require working in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. The employee may be required on rare occasions to lift up to 50 pounds. Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.


The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
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This position is a temporary, part-time position and has a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or Personnel Rules. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above statement by typing your full name below.
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Do you posses a valid State of Florida Class "E" Driver's License?

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Do you possess some experience in the performance of manual or custodial work, including the use of non-mechanized tools and the operation of light power equipment

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If you've answered "Yes" to question #2, please describe your experience. If no experience, put N/A.
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This job may require you to work weekends, nights and holidays. Are you able to work weekends, nights and holidays?

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