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.
