Public Works Ground Maintenance Worker
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Spur is looking for ground maintenance workers for the Town of Palm Beach. Work will be done under the supervision of an appointed supervisor; however, some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Many, if not all, duties will be performed outside, so the candidate must know they are to work in a noisy environment and be subject to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The candidate must understand the importance of proper safety equipment such as glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
Duties expected of this position are:
This position's starting pay is $12.00 an hour, with a possible promotion chance and an income increase by October 1st.
Planting, watering, fertilizing, cultivating, mowing grass, trimming fence lines, and trimming banks of drainage ditches. Collecting litter and debris.
Applying pesticides under close supervision
Using hand tools such as picks, shovels, and rakes.
Operating power equipment, including chainsaws, edgers, weed eaters, push and riding mowers, backhoes, and field painters
Inventory management of Parks and Recreation areas.
Informing the supervisor of any needed repairs and maintenance.
Cleaning, weeding, mulching, and watering flower beds. General maintenance of flower beds and shrubbery, such as cleaning the flowers and pruning shrubs
Cleaning and painting concession stands, field houses, and related parks and recreation facilities
Repairing windows, doors, plumbing, and other fixtures.
Performing general manual labor. Loosening, leveling, and maintaining levels of dirt in infields and baselines.
Keep immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential problems, with suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing them.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Maintenance and grounds work.
Painting.
Manual labor and lifting at least 100 pounds.
Compensation
This position's starting pay is $12.00 an hour, with a possible promotion chance and an income increase by October 1st.
Hiring Process
Submit Resume
Interview with the workplace
Complete the New Worker Profile in the Spur app
Cleared Background check
Complete Drug Screening
Start working
Perks and Benefits of Working with Spur
What is Spur? How does it work?
Get paid weekly on Friday via direct deposit
Gain unlimited access to free online training opportunities
Health Insurance options available for all Spur workers
Access free telehealth, tele-therapy, prescription discounts, and more once you start working (no insurance required)!
- Department
- Public Works, Grounds, Maintenance
- Locations
- Palm Beach, FL
- Hourly pay rate
- $12.00 per hour, with a possible promotion chance and an income increase by October 1st
- Employment type
- Short-Term Assignment (typically 3-6 Months)
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About Spur Staffing
At Spur, we’ve raised the bar on staffing hourly jobs. We're a tech-forward staffing provider with a real passion for people. By offering competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefits, consistent career coaching opportunities, and easier access to work, we’re able to attract and retain the best and the brightest for every hourly position.
Public Works Ground Maintenance Worker
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