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Maintenance Specialist

Salary

$17.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Bokeelia, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07758KH

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

11/24/2025

Closing Date

12/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and want to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for a Park Maintenance Specialist to help us keep the beautiful Pine Island/Matlacha areas safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone who visits. You’ll play an essential role in maintaining our parks, athletic fields, and public spaces to ensure they’re always in top shape. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that takes pride in making these outdoor spaces enjoyable for families, athletes, and nature lovers alike!

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

+ Prepare and maintain athletic fields & courts – Get them ready for action and keep them safe for play.

+ Clean public restrooms daily – Ensure they are always sparkling clean for park visitors.

+ Waste management & litter control – Empty trash bins and pick up litter to keep the park pristine.

+ Landscaping duties – Mow, prune, weed, water, and plant to keep the grounds looking beautiful year-round.

+ Inspect & maintain playgrounds, equipment, and buildings – Make sure everything is safe and in working order.

+ Open and close facilities – Unlock and lock up the park’s facilities as part of your routine.

+ Organize daily tasks – Take the lead on daily duties while also working on special projects.

+ Operate tools and equipment – Use small tools, mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles safely to get the job done.

+ Ensure safety – Handle all cleaning supplies and equipment in an environmentally responsible way.

+ Provide customer service – Help park visitors and address any concerns in a friendly and professional manner.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For:

+ A High School diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).

+ 6 months of experience in maintenance or a related field.

+ Must complete First Aid and CPR training within 6 months of hire (don’t worry, we’ll provide the training!).

+ A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

+ A passion for working outdoors and ensuring the safety and beauty of public spaces.

+ An ability to communicate effectively with the public and handle tough situations with grace.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Bonus Skills:

+ Previous customer service experience is a plus!

+ Basic math skills for tasks like measuring and estimating.

+ A love for working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule:

+ This position may require flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays to ensure our parks are always in great shape.

About the Parks & Recreation Department:

The Lee County Parks & Recreation team is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and fun recreational spaces for the entire community. We manage over 70 parks and facilities across Lee County, including playgrounds, sports fields, beaches, nature preserves, and more! Whether you’re a visitor enjoying a picnic, a family at a ball game, or someone out exploring nature, we help create the spaces that bring people together and enhance their outdoor experiences.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess the ability to operate and perform basic maintenance on hand tools and/or small equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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