Top 8 Parks recreation Jobs in Polk County Fl

Maintenance Operator I - Activity Fields
City of Winter Haven, FL —Winter Haven, FL
- From $16.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Sanitation
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Recreation Aide - Part Time
CITY OF LAKE WALES —Lake Wales, FL
- $13.00 - $17.78 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Adults
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Athletic Facility Manager
CITY OF DAVENPORT —Davenport, FL
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
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Physical Education (PE) Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (26-27)
IDEA Public Schools —Lakeland, FL
- $51,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST - 40044122
The State of Florida —Lakeland, FL
- $33,760 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Records Specialist ( City of Pembroke Pines Police Department)
FC SERVICES LLC —Pembroke, FL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Office
- Windows
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Summer Camp Bus Driver
City of Lakeland, FL —Lakeland, FL
- $17.61 - $25.87 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level

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City of Ocoee, FL —Ocoee, FL
Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver’s license. May be required to drive a large passenger bus and acquire/maintain the appropriate license.
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Maintenance Operator I - Activity Fields

City of Winter Haven, FL -
Winter Haven, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $16.80 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Applications can be completed online or in person at our Human Resources Office at 500 Third Street NW. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Team at 863-291-5650 or [email protected].

Do you take pride in keeping outdoor spaces in top shape? We’re looking for a dedicated Maintenance Operator I – Activity Fields to help maintain safe, beautiful, and high-performing sports and recreation fields that athletes and community members can enjoy year-round. In this hands-on role, you’ll combine technical skill, attention to detail, and a love for working outdoors to ensure every field looks its best — from lush green turf to well-marked lines and perfectly groomed infields.

Job Title: Maintenance Operator I - Activity Fields
Category: Full-Time
Application Closing Date: July 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Salary and Benefits:

$16.80 Per Hour Minimum
Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
12 Paid Holidays Per Year
12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
457 Deferred Plan Options
Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Essential Job Functions:

Working in the City’s Parks and Recreation Division providing excellent service to the public maintaining the athletic fields throughout the City. Performs manual labor work in preparing and maintaining the City’s athletic fields. Work is performed outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Operates groundskeeping equipment including push and tractor type mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, backpack blowers, and light trucks to perform assigned duties. Removes and replaces sod as necessary. Mows, irrigates, fertilizes, and treats turf with insecticides and pesticides that do not require a license to apply. Lays out, reconditions, and prepares playing fields; measures and lays out pitcher’s mound, plates, and bases; utilizes a field marker machine to line softball, baseball, and football fields. Performs duties such as cleaning and minor maintenance of facilities and equipment; paints, replaces light bulbs, repairs fences, sprinkler heads, and pipe systems. Sets up and takes down equipment used on fields. Performs general janitorial work that includes sweeping, mopping, collecting, and disposing of trash and litter. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of groundskeeping practices, methods, tools, and equipment.
Ability to safely operate groundskeeping equipment including push and tractor type mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, backpack blowers, etc.; and work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
Physical agility, strength, and flexibility to perform the essential job functions without risking the health and safety of oneself or others.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Minimum Education & Experience:

One year experience in the operation and maintenance of small tools and/or vehicles of a type similar to those commonly used in the maintenance of grounds.
An equivalent combination of training and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license with a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

Must have the physical strength and agility to operate all equipment to which employee may be assigned and to perform manual labor tasks under varying weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Our Mission: Enriching lifestyle through exceptional service.

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