Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care Attendant, Groundskeeper

Department

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

This position provides maintenance duties for all public areas including beaches, athletic areas, parks, natural areas, neighborhood parks and other county facilities. It includes working on maintenance projects and various record‑keeping duties.

• Clean and maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, open areas in County parks, restroom facilities and buildings.
• Remove refuse and paper from grounds and buildings.
• Clean, plant, fertilize, mow, trim, and maintain grounds and play areas for beaches and natural areas.
• Cut, trim, water, and fertilize general turf, trees, and bushes.
• Work on maintenance projects and set up and dismantle tables, chairs, and decorations associated with special functions and room/facility utilization.
• Operate heavy equipment, light automotive equipment, UTVs, light landscape equipment, and hand tools.
• Keep operating records, complete material requests, service requests, and work orders.
• Keep a schedule of maintenance for assigned area(s).
• Perform daily safety checks and repairs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; preference for some experience with small tools and light‑weight maintenance equipment. May require a valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.

• Experience working outdoors and possible maintenance experience, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, litter and debris, and minor repairs.
• Experience working with the public and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience working with beach native species, plants, and animal dune systems, etc.

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. A dolly, cart, or assistance from another team member is available when lifting excessive weight. There is occasional work in high, precarious places and occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic/caustic chemicals.

Subject to passing a pre‑employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.