Maintenance Worker I

ISSUED:

06/24/2026

CLOSES:

07/08/2026

Position:

MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Salary:

$18.54

Per Hour Department:

Parks & Recreation Division:

Recreation Services Hours:

40 Variable hours/week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Other:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID West Jupiter Recreation Center, 6401 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter 35165 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. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).