Maintenance Worker - Coastal

job overview

note: this is a contracted position. The selected candidate(s) will be employed through a third-party vendor and will not be eligible for county-offered benefits.

the county of volusia is seeking an experienced maintenance worker for the coastal division. The position is located in various coastal locations throughout volusia county. The worker will maintain a coastal or inlet park, including public restrooms, light carpentry, debris removal, minor landscaping, and repair work. The role requires working under all types of inclement weather, early and late shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• operate basic tools for maintenance of a coastal or inlet park.
• operate utv to navigate inlet park for maintenance activities such as debris removal, grill maintenance, pavilion and picnic table maintenance, scat removal, and ensuring patrons comply with dog leash ordinance.
• cleans restrooms according to the restroom cleaning schedule.
• picks up trash and empties trash cans throughout the day.
• assists in performing field maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• operate light equipment (blowers, sweepers, weed eaters, edgers, pressure washers, etc.).
• performs small repairs as needed.
• performs examples of work at the maintenance worker i level.
• may be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• adheres to federal, state, county and local ordinances.
• responds to emergency situations.
• performs other duties as assigned.

• high school diploma or ged and one (1) year of experience as a maintenance worker i or an equivalent combination of education (or training) and experience.
• must possess and maintain a valid florida driver's license.
• knowledge of basic tools used in maintenance and construction work.
• knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to laboring work.
• ability to safely operate chainsaws, brush cutters, blowers, sweepers, commercial mowers, and other assigned equipment without assistance.
• ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• ability to perform heavy manual labor in adverse weather conditions.
• ability to work without direct supervision.
• ability to fill out daily work sheets.
• ability to safely operate pick‑up truck and small trailer and secure loads.
• ability to safely tow and back a trailer.

ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and machines. Peripheral vision. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry 75 pounds, grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend, and stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain.

generally outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather, including heat, humidity, wind, and cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes, and confined spaces.

ability to read and comprehend safety instructions, procedures, memos, and directions. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information. Ability to perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.

for employment consideration, please forward a resume to terri propst at tpropst.

veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to state law. Volusia county is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

note: applications are not being accepted usia.org. The position may close without notice.