Parks Service Technician I

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00063
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $38,136.68

RECRUITMENT OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under direct supervision, the Parks Service Technician is responsible for performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual work of ordinary difficulty in the care, keeping, and beautification of all parks, landscape, grounds, and recreation facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cleans, repairs, and maintains grounds, play areas, park properties and facilities, irrigation systems, landscaping, and athletic fields; ensures aesthetically pleasing and fully functioning facilities and areas.
• Services the landscaped areas of the parks and recreation department; mows, trims, weeds, and assists with irrigation maintenance.
• Applies, sprays, chemicals and spreads granular applications of pesticides and fertilizers; demonstrates skill and knowledge to ensure safety and compliance.

• Performs manual and minor maintenance in relation to grounds, facility, and park amenities; services, cleans, and monitors the condition of the public restrooms within the parks department and facilities.
• Serves as gardener, caretaker, park maintenance worker, and janitor for any and all service needs of the department; may engage with customers regarding facility conditions.
• Performs tasks involving the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment, and the operation of City vehicles such as pickup trucks and small dump trucks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses , Certifications , and Equipment :
A valid State driver's license is required.
Education and Experience:
Must have minimum Tenth Grade Education AND one (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the care and maintenance of parks, landscape, athletic fields, or other similar grounds; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Proper landscape and grounds maintenance procedures
• Hand and power tools and equipment

• Department policies and protocols
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in -

• Operate and use hand and power tools, small trucks, mowing equipment, and other equipment
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Dealing tactfully with customers

• Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Operating a computer with general proficiency

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01


What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02


What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03


How many years of experience do you have in the care and maintenance of parks, landscape, athletic fields, or other similar grounds.

• No experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

04


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05


Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question