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Town of Davie, FL

Maintenance Technician II

Davie, FL · On-site

$20.82/hr

Certified Playground Safety Inspector License from National Recreation and Park Association ... Performs semi skilled work in the installation and maintenance of roads, drainage infrastructure ...

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How much do playground installation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for playground installation in Florida is $13.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.49 and $14.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a playground installation job?

Playground installation jobs involve assembling and installing playground equipment such as swings, slides, climbing structures, and safety surfaces in parks, schools, or residential areas. Installers are responsible for following safety guidelines, reading blueprints, preparing the site, and ensuring all equipment is securely anchored. These jobs may also require knowledge of local regulations and the ability to use various tools and machinery. A playground installer often works as part of a team and may also provide maintenance or repair services for existing playgrounds.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a playground installation technician?

To thrive as a Playground Installation Technician, you need experience in construction, knowledge of safety standards, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with power tools, site layout equipment, and certifications in playground safety (such as CPSI) are commonly required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help ensure accurate assembly and client satisfaction. These skills and qualifications are crucial for building safe, durable playgrounds that comply with regulations and meet community needs.

What are some common challenges faced during playground installation projects, and how can they be addressed?

Playground installation projects often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather, site preparation issues, and coordinating with other contractors or local authorities. Weather delays can impact project timelines, so flexibility and contingency planning are important. Site-related challenges, like uneven terrain or underground utilities, require thorough site assessments and effective communication with stakeholders. Successful installers work closely with project managers, landscapers, and inspectors to ensure safety standards are met and the installation proceeds smoothly.

What is the difference between Playground Installation vs Playground Maintenance?

AspectPlayground InstallationPlayground Maintenance
CredentialsCertifications in construction, safety standardsCertifications in safety, equipment repair
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor locationsRecreational areas, outdoor settings
Employer & IndustryConstruction companies, parks departmentsRecreation facilities, parks, schools

Playground installation involves setting up new playground equipment, ensuring safety standards, and constructing the site. Maintenance focuses on inspecting, repairing, and preserving existing playground structures. Both roles require safety certifications and work outdoors, but installation is more construction-focused, while maintenance emphasizes ongoing safety and repairs.

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Maintenance Technician II

Town of Davie, FL

Davie, FL • On-site

$20.82/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on Town assets including roadways, parks, and facilities.

  • Assists in electrical, refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning system maintenance and repairs, including minor electrical work and major projects.

  • Operates mechanized equipment such as trucks, tractors, street rollers, and skid-steer loaders to perform grounds, facility, and infrastructure maintenance.

Job description

Salary: $20.82 Hourly
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-097
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Hours of Work: Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM-5:00PM Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Description
Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of Town assets including but not limited to roadways, parks, and facilities. May specialize or otherwise participate in such trades as carpentry, painting, plumbing, irrigation, electrical and/or heating and air conditioning. Maybe responsible for performing foreman duties on assigned projects. Reports to Assistant Director, Division Supervisor or designee.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
  • Graduation from High School.
  • One (1) or more years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance, general construction or mechanical trades, with special training and certification.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSE:
REQUIRED
  • Possession of a valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License.
PREFERRED:
  • Experience in general maintenance and equipment operation is preferred.
  • A valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the State of Florida.

Must possess two (2) or more of the following Certifications, State Licenses or competencies from an accredited institution (i.e. University, College, or Technical Institute):
  • Pesticide Application License
    • Public Applicator License from the State of Florida or Department of Agriculture
  • Plumbing License
    • State of Florida Journeyman Plumbing License
  • HVAC Certification
    • Competencies from an accredited institution (See "i.e." above)
  • Electrical License
    • State of Florida Journeyman Electrician License
  • State of Florida CDL Class B License -
    • Can utilize CDL for ten (10) hours or less per week
  • Stormwater Certifications
    • Stormwater Operator Certification, Level 2 from Florida Stormwater Association
    • Stormwater, Erosion & Sedimentation Control Inspector from Florida Stormwater Association
  • Landscaping Certifications
    • Arborist Certification, International Society of Arboriculture
    • Landscape Inspector, Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida
  • Playground Certification
    • Certified Playground Safety Inspector License from National Recreation and Park Association
  • Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certification (LF or fertilizer license)
    • Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFIS)
Copies of any Certifications, State Licenses or competencies from an accredited institution should be provided with your application by close of posting.
Essential Functions
Performs semi skilled carpentry work in the construction, repair or alteration of floors, restrooms, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows and screens.
Assists in the maintenance and repair of electrical, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems.
Assists in the replacement of Faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators and other minor electrical work; assists in major electrical or heating and air conditioning projects.
Hangs sheetrock, lays tile, sands, paints or stains walls, pressure cleans, woodwork, cabinets, tables and other wooden articles.
Performs semi skilled work in the installation and maintenance of roads, drainage infrastructure, sidewalks and multipurpose trails.
Operates small or large trucks, small or large tractors and other mechanized equipment including but not limited to street rollers and skid-steer loaders.
Performs grounds and facility maintenance work, such as mowing, weed control, litter removal, fertilizing, pruning, and planting.
Operates mowers, tractors and various powered equipment ,i.e. chainsaws, weed-eaters, blowers and power pruners.
Receives and documents (including taking pictures of before, during and after) completion of work orders electronically in the asset management and work order system.
Requests or purchases supplies as needed; may interact with outside vendors.
Transports and moves furniture and equipment.
Prints, assembles and erects signs and banners.
Performs foreman duties on assigned tasks as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Supplemental Information
Current Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
    • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
  • Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hour days (Monday-Thursday)
  • Leave:
    • Holidays - 13 days per year
    • Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
    • Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
    • Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
    • Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
    • Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
  • Pension/Retirement:
    • Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION:
  • Licenses/Certifications: If a positon requires a license and/or certification, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and maintain them as a condition and continuation of employment.
  • Foreign Credentials (Degrees, Diplomas and/or Transcripts: Original credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries must be provided. Click the following link for a list of credentialed agencies:
  • Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
  • Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
  • Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
  • E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
  • Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
  • Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS
  • EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
  • Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
  • Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
  • E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
  • Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans' Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans' Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and
  • Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
01
Are you a current Town of Davie employee?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Are you a High School graduate from an accredited High School or possess a GED?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Please select a minimum of two (2) Certifications, State License or competencies that you possess from an accredited institution from the list below
  • Pesticide Application License: Public Applicator License from the State of Florida
  • Plumbing License:State of Florida Journeyman Plumbing License
  • HVAC Certification: Competencies from an accredited institution
  • Electrical License: State of Florida Journeyman Electrician License
  • State of Florida CDL Class B License: Can utilize CDL for ten (10) hours or less per week
  • Stormwater Certification: Stormwater Operator Certification, Level 2 from Florida Stormwater Association
  • Stormwater Certification: Stormwater, Erosion & Sedimentation Control Inspector from Florida Stormwater Association
  • Landscaping Certification: Arborist Certification, International Society of Arboriculture
  • Landscaping Certification: Landscape Inspector, Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida
  • Certified Playground: Safety Inspector License from National Recreation and Park Association
  • Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certification (LF or fertilizer license) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFIS)

04
Did you upload the certifications, state licenses or competencies from an accredited institution (i.e. University, College, or Technical Institute).
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Has your drivers' license been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (not insurance related)?
  • Yes
  • No

07
Do you currently possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of Florida?
  • Yes
  • No

08
Do you currently possess a valid Class "B" CDL Florida Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

09
Do you now or have you ever used any tobacco products?
  • Yes
  • No

10
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, on what date did you last use any tobacco products?
Required Question

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