IRC67553 Maintenance Worker II (Recreation)

This is semi-skilled manual work requiring the application of skills and knowledge above the basic laboring level. Work includes a variety of cleaning tasks and performing minor repairs in a major City recreation facility using specialized hand tools, power tools, and equipment. Work may include lead supervisory responsibility over custodial assistants.

Salary: $17.64 - $23.72 Hourly

Close Date: 09-08-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
• Have considerable knowledge of a variety of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Successfully meet the State of Florida Level II background screening standards (Florida State Statutes 435.01-435.06).

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Have some basic supervisory experience.
• Have some computer knowledge.
• Are able to perform light maintenance and basic repairs of equipment in a recreation facility.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

The successful candidate must be either a resident of the City of St. Petersburg as of his or her date of employment, or establish primary residency within the city limits of St. Petersburg within six months of completing the probationary period. Furthermore, as long as the successful candidate is employed in this classification, he or she must reside within the city limits of St. Petersburg. This requirement is not applicable to current City employees who were hired before October 20, 1997.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary17.64CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home