Maintenance Worker II

Work Outdoors. Protect Natural Areas. Keep Our Parks Safe and Beautiful.

Join the Palm Beach County Parks Maintenance Team.

Be part of a hardworking maintenance team that cares for Parks and Recreation grounds, structures, wetlands, boardwalks, trails, and natural habitats. Enjoy a variety-filled outdoor work environment and take pride in the results of your efforts.

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors and be part of a hands-on maintenance team.

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

As the Maintenance Worker II, you will:

• Perform routine park and natural area maintenance, including boardwalk and trail upkeep and facility care.
• Assist with native habitat restoration and invasive plant removal.
• Maintain gardens, grounds, and landscaped areas.
• Help facilitate programs, events, and services for visitors.
• Help the maintenance TEAM complete maintenance and minor repairs to park amenities.

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!
• Work in highly visited parks.
• Care for our parks and natural spaces and help create welcoming places for everyone.

A Workplace that Puts You First

• Mission-driven, collaborative team culture.
• Strong leadership support and opportunities to innovate.
• Work in a beautiful, biodiverse South Florida outdoor environment.

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 one (1) year of experience in laboring work, providing a familiarity with refuse collection, general custodial work, or landscape/natural area maintenance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working in an environmentally sensitive area or wildlife park,
• Experience maintaining and performing minor repairs on boardwalks,
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance work, 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.

NOTE: It is not necessary to submit another application for this position if you applied 4/25/26 -5/5/26.