Certified Playground Safety Inspector; CPSI - Skilled Trades Worker - R16222

Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)

Are you a person who pays attention to detail and enjoys working with your hands? As a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), you get to help inspect and maintain playgrounds and parks to ensure the safety of the members of our community. Apply today and join a team that makes a difference!

Job Description:

Responding to work orders for repairs in county parks, involving carpentry, painting, concrete work, and irrigation.

Assisting other staff in routine or corrective maintenance projects.

Perform scheduled playground inspections.

Responsible for managing materials, multiple work orders, purchasing cards, and maintaining county equipment.

Evaluate, communicate, and complete maintenance on potential playground issues.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.

Provided with this position:
Tools, full uniform, steel-toed shoes, all necessary safety equipment (PPE), phone stipend, County-issued vehicle, and laptop while at work.

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent

Two (2) years of experience in maintenance

A valid Driver's License at the time of hire

National Recreation Parks Association (NRPA) Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification or ability to obtain one within one (1) year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of minor construction, power tools, or handyman experience.

Physical Demands:
Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
This position is 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.

Starting Pay: $17.18 (Step
1)

Position Salary Range: $17.18 (Step
1) - $25.24 (Step 14)

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!

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Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes 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!)

Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members.

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Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.