Maintenance Worker I

Work Indoors and Outdoors. Protect Natural Areas. Keep Our Parks Safe and Beautiful.

Join the Palm Beach County Parks Maintenance Team.

This is a great opportunity to work indoors and outdoors and be part of a hands-on operations team where you will:


• Contribute to clean, safe, and welcoming facilities by maintaining interior and exterior spaces with care and reliability. The work directly supports positive visitor experiences.


• Perform routine park and natural area maintenance and facility care.


• Play a key role in event and facility readiness by setting up and breaking down equipment, completing safety checks, and ensuring smooth daily operations.


• Assist with removing palm fronds and general upkeep around the outdoors of facilities


• Help facilitate programs, events, and services for visitors.


• Help the operations TEAM complete maintenance and minor repairs to park amenities.


Be part of a hardworking operations team that cares about West Jupiter Recreation Center and park amenities. Enjoy a variety-filled indoor and outdoor work environment and take pride in the results of your efforts.


YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

As the Maintenance Worker I, you will:

• Assist with the operation, upkeep, and maintenance of park facilities, both indoors and outdoors.


• Perform routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs to keep facilities and equipment safe and functional.


• Support visitor use by preparing and maintaining areas for groups and events.


We create opportunities for healthy, happy living!

WHAT WE OFFER

A Career with Purpose

• Gain valuable knowledge and skills. Grow with Us.


• Make a difference in the lives of others!


• Care for our natural spaces and help create welcoming places for everyone.


A Workplace that Puts You First

• Work in the beautiful, sunny tropics where work-life balance is a priority.


• A positive, supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on overall well-being.


• A true culture of teamwork, flexibility, professionalism, and mutual support.


• Collaborate with a mission-driven team focused on providing quality, compassionate programming that makes a difference in the community.


• A leadership team that works together and understands YOU.


A Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance

• Generous leave benefits: vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually

• Florida Retirement System (FRS): choice of Pension or Investment Plan

• 457(b) deferred compensation program

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Paid parental leave

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness

• And more!


QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in general laboring work, including construction, maintenance, service, and activities.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include (must specify on application) :


• Customer service experience handling concerns/complaints, and


• Valid First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.


COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Become part of one of Florida's premier park systems, located in a vibrant, rapidly growing community with extraordinary natural resources and cultural richness.