Trades Worker - Parks - R15311

Job Opportunity

Sarasota County Government is offering a position that involves light to moderately heavy manual labor and semi-skilled/trainee level work in maintenance and minor interior/exterior repairs of buildings and facilities, infrastructure, park grounds, and/or equipment.

The job duties include maintaining neighborhood parks and dog parks to include minor repairs such as fencing, signs, restrooms, etc; weeding, trimming, and some landscaping. The role also involves maintaining and performing daily checks for playground areas and equipment, parking lots, storage areas, pavilion, and hard-court surfaces. Janitorial services for restrooms, temporary repairs, minor plumbing work, and minor carpentry work are also part of the job.

The role requires operating and maintaining all equipment to include maintenance cart, floor machine, weed whacker, hand tools, blower, timers, and lighting mechanisms. The position also involves ensuring the facility is secure and supporting recreation facilities and events as needed.

Work hours are 40 hours per week from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedules can change based upon operational needs and events. Weekend work is required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the care and maintenance of parks, landscape, athletic fields, or other similar grounds. A valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire is required. Certain positions may require possession of job-related certification as specified in appropriate position description. Physical demands include occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 50 pounds.

This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.

Pay is $15.58 (Step
1) - $22.89 (Step 14) depending on experience. This posting is currently open until filled.