Athletic Field Specialist - Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources

Starting pay is $22.14/hr (Step
1), with benefits beginning within 60 days of hire and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Provide polite, friendly, and accurate customer service
* Offer technical guidance/training to other Skilled Trades Workers and Trade Workers
* Conduct parks patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public
* Reporting potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to supervisor for follow up as necessary
* Perform skilled and specialized tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of athletic fields and adjunct facilities
* Paint and mark fields, set bases and pitching mounds under applicable rules and specified dimensions
* Exercise a high degree of expertise, initiative and independent decision making to ensure customer satisfaction
* High School Diploma or equivalent education
*** and
* ** Three (3) years of increasingly responsible athletic field experience*
- *** OR
- *** Five (5) years park and recreation maintenance operation experience
* Ability to obtain a Florida GI-BMP license at the time of hire
* Ability to obtain an Ornamental and Turf Applicators License within nine (9) months from the time of hire (Paid for by the county!)
* State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the time of hire (Paid for by the county!)
* Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
* Specialized training and/or certification in irrigation, herbicide, and pesticide application and/or turf management
* Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in park, landscape, athletic field, irrigation, chemical spray, and construction activities
* Familiarity in operating special equipment in the maintenance, repair and renovation of athletic facilities including but not limited to:  Versa Vac, Top Dresser, Drum Roller, Sod Cutter, Aerator, Boom Sprayer, Tractor, etc.
* Ability to perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and landscaping tasks
* Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions
** Starting Pay:**$22.14 (Step
1)  Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience
* Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
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* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
* Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)***
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