Maintenance Worker - Part Time - Parks, Recreation and Culture

The County of Volusia is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division. This is a Part‑Time position that will work out of Beck Ranch, in Osteen. The position will be responsible for manual labor to include cleaning brush from park grounds and roadside, blowing and sweeping walks, removing refuse and paper from grounds, cutting and trimming lawns, bushes and trees, and cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, pavilions and park facilities.

The candidate will primarily work alone and must be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.

Note: Position may include working weekends.

Benefits: This position is part time and not eligible for benefits.

• Operates chainsaws and brush cutters in park maintenance, and grounds keeping, commercial mowers and landscape equipment.
• Operates vehicle‑mounted and portable spray equipment to spray vegetation.
• Assists with application, storage, mixing and loading of herbicides and insecticides.
• Assists in performing field maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• Assists in performing shop maintenance in a laboring capacity under supervision when equipment is in shop for repairs.
• Operates equipment (e.g., blowers, sweepers, commercial mowers, lawnmowers, edgers, pressure washers, etc.).
• Sweeps walkways and removes refuse and litter from park grounds.
• Cuts, trims, waters, and fertilizes lawn and bushes to maintain landscape appearance.
• Loads and unloads heavy material from trucks and vans; moves equipment, materials and/or large and bulky objects.
• Performs scheduled housekeeping duties throughout the park facility and area grounds, including pouring concrete to stabilize trash‑can poles and fence posts; may be required to move furniture.
• Performs minor repairs under close supervision such as changing lights and un‑stopping toilets.
• Washes and cleans vehicles and equipment as required.
• Keeps restrooms and locker rooms supplied with necessary paper, soaps, and towels.
• Cleans and sanitizes park restrooms and shower areas.
• Picks up and delivers parts and supplies as directed.
• Must adhere 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 in construction and/or general maintenance work. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the required experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire.

• At least one (1) year of experience in maintaining a park, operating professional lawn maintenance equipment and facility maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of basic tools used in maintenance and construction work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to laboring work.
• Ability to perform routine unskilled and limited semi‑skilled manual work.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• 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, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform work without direct supervision.
• Ability to fill out daily work sheets.
• Ability to safely operate pick‑up trucks and small trailers, including properly securing loads in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Ability to safely tow and back a trailer.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

None specified.

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

Ability to see, talk, and hear. Visual acuity (depth perception and peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle and machines. Finger dexterity. Ability to pull, push, lift, carry 80 pounds, grasp, handle, climb, balance, reach overhead, bend, stoop. Ability to traverse uneven, wet or broken terrain.

Generally outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including but not limited to heat, humidity, wind, and cold. May require exposure to chemicals, dust, insects, noise, fumes and confined areas.

Volusia County is a drug‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.