Grounds Maintenance Working Foreman

Grounds Maintenance Working Foreman

Salary

$50,231.89 - $52,743.48 Annually

Location

City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-07309

Department

PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

The Parks, Recreations and Community Services Department is actively seeking two (2) Grounds Maintenance Working Foreman.

This is service and maintenance work as a crew leader in the construction, maintenance, upkeep and repair of public parks grounds, playgrounds, athletic fields, and tennis courts. The work requires knowledge of landscape, tennis court and public park maintenance practices and procedures acquired through a combination of training and experience. Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in providing customer service, including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The work is performed following established routines, standing instructions, and established procedures, but some variation in the sequence of procedures used is permitted based on situations encountered in the workplace. The work is performed primarily outdoors where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates vehicles such as backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more, equipment such as mowers, blowers, edgers, hand tools, and related equipment. The work involves moderate physical activity and demands which may occasionally include lifting objects, such as equipment and/or supplies weighing more than 50 pounds and working at heights more than five feet above the ground. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing situations.

Examples of Work

• Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff, administering counseling and discipline when necessary.
• Instructs, trains, and provides assistance to assigned workers.
• Maintains records on personnel, supplies and equipment used and work performed.
• Responds to questions and minor complaints from the public.
• Participates with crews in maintenance activities to include public parks grounds; playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts and sidewalk repairs.
• Participates with crews in performing tree pruning, removal and general care and landscape installation and maintenance projects.
• Operates backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and other landscape/maintenance equipment.
• Oversees and participates in routine equipment maintenance. Inspects tools and equipment for proper use and care.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Depending upon assignment, may operate vehicles requiring a valid Class B Commercial drivers license.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of tools and procedures used in the installation and maintenance of public parks grounds, athletic fields, tennis courts and landscape projects.
• Knowledge of grounds-keeping and general horticultural practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of clay and hard court maintenance and resurfacing.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and occupational hazards for construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply rules and regulations, pesticide labels, work orders, plans and sketches.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
• Ability to determine materials needed for projects.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to schedule, oversee, and review the work of others, counseling and recommending discipline when necessary.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Three years of education and/or experience in grounds keeping, landscape maintenance or general maintenance and repair work.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Class A or B Commercial drivers license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Registration with the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration is required prior to appointment.
• Must qualify for, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
• If assigned to the tennis facilities, employee must attend, complete classes in tennis courts maintenance within first year of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is twelve (12) months.
• Pursuant to the provisions of Article 39.4 of the Jacksonville Supervisors Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, this classification will be filled by the Rule of Three.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

01

This questionnaire will be used as part of the application and screening process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to provide truthful, complete, and verifiable answers to this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $50,231.89 - $52,743.48 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

If you are using volunteer experience to meet the minimum requirements for this position, please be advised that we can only consider it if you committed 20 hours or more per week. To determine your eligibility, you must provide the exact breakdown of your hours below. Failure to provide these details will result in your volunteer experience being excluded from consideration. Please provide the following details: 1. Your Typical Weekly Schedule: (e.g., Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM) 2. Average Weekly Hours: On average, how many hours per week did you physically work? 3. Duration: For how many consecutive months did you maintain this 20+ hour-per-week schedule? Note: This information is essential to determining your eligibility and may be verified prior to hire.

05

Do you have three (3) years of education and/or experience in grounds keeping, landscape maintenance or general maintenance and repair work?

• Yes
• No

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

07

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

08

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

09

Do you have a valid class A or B motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Drivers License
• GA Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License.

10

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

11

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

14

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my drivers license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my drivers license.
• I do not possess a valid drivers license.

15

Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

16

Are you registered as a user with the DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? HTTPS://Clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov

• Yes
• No

17

Are you in compliance with DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol requirements?

• Yes
• No

18

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
• No

19

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

20

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx