LWDD offers excellent benefit package including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance and (FRS) retirement, and much more! All interested candidates should submit an application, along with their resume.
Entry Level Maintenance Positions
Min: $16.50 /Mid: $19.50/Hour ($34,320 – $40,560/Year) – Rate commensurate with job experience. Work schedule is primarily Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 5 pm.
- Assistant Applicator
Lake Worth Drainage District is seeking a full-time Assistant Applicator. This is work of limited skill and works with a Licensed Applicator. Position may include driving a boat with spray rig or truck with spray rig along canal rights-of-way. Will assist in the loading of herbicides, either on the boat or truck; and assist in the pouring of herbicides into the truck spray rig or the boat spray rig. Performs all duties, pursuant to safety guidelines, as set forth by the Licensed Applicator and/or Aquatics Crew Leader. When weather conditions do not permit spraying of herbicides, must perform all jobs and/or duties assigned. A high school diploma and valid Florida driver’s license are required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Click here for the complete job description. Applicants can apply at https://www.lwdd.net/employment-application. - Equipment Operator I, Low Maintenance
Work will include a variety of tasks associated with vegetation maintenance along the District’s canal banks, including tree removal and trimming, handwork and the operation of chainsaw, construction equipment, including mini-excavators, mini-skid steers and similar equipment. Tree clearing or lawn care maintenance experience is helpful but not required. A high school diploma and valid Florida driver’s license are required. Position may be filled at a higher grade for qualified candidates. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Click here for the complete job description. Applicants can apply at https://www.lwdd.net/employment-application.
Experienced Operator Positions
Min: $17.00 /Mid: $20.00/Hour ($35,360 – $41,600/Year); Rate commensurate with job experience. Work schedule is primarily Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 5 pm
- No current openings
Experienced Trade & Licensed Positions
- No current openings
Professional Positions
- Public Information Manager
LWDD is looking for a highly independent position to direct the District’s public outreach and information programs, ensuring effective communication with the public, stakeholders, and the media. This position also oversees the District’s records management functions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Public Information Manager serves as a liaison between the public and the District and involves the development of a variety of public communication projects and publications. This role requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to public relations.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in public relations, communications, records management, or a related field. Experience working in a government, or public agency is a plus.
Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Information Governance Professional (IGP) certification is a plus.
Click here for the complete job description. Applicants can apply at https://www.lwdd.net/employment-application.
Executive Positions
- No current openings
Lake Worth Drainage District is an equal opportunity, at-will employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses in accordance with applicable law. The LWDD is a Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco-Free Workplace. Job applicants for designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. For questions on current job openings, contact Human Resources at 561.498.5363 Ext 5574. Correspondence will only be generated to those applicants invited to interview for an advertised vacancy. Applications for open positions will be accepted until the position is filled.
