Grounds Maintenance Technician I

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners•Citrus County, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Technician I executes small scale landscaping operations, ground maintenance and park improvement projects in the County. Performs work according to some procedures but will exercise discretion on how and when to complete tasks under general supervision. This is a full-time field position and requires frequent travel around Citrus County. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust to evening and weekend shifts based on operational needs. The role involves driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and requires adherence to all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. The position also includes assisting with disaster preparedness and emergency response in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping, parks maintenance, landscaping, or turf maintenance experience required.
Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks in varying weather.
Proficient in the use of landscaping and maintenance equipment and hand tools.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and during emergencies.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.
Requires standing and walking most of the day.
The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting, reaching above shoulders, and occasional crawling, climbing, jumping, and throwing.
The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, operating a manual transmission, and occasional working in darkness.
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Fertilizes lawn and landscaping.
Maintains logs of products and chemicals used.
Performs pond maintenance.
Assists with median irrigation and landscaping.
Assists with litter control in parks, green spaces, roads, and rights-of-way.
Performs general maintenance on equipment and facilities.
Mows, trims, edges, and weeds turf and green spaces.
Completes work orders and daily paperwork of finished tasks.
Maintains sports fields and restroom facilities.
Performs minor repairs on fences.
Paints and cleans buildings, as necessary.
Inspects piers, boat ramps, walkways, gazebos, playgrounds, park amenities, tables and benches in County parks and public areas.
Performs minor carpentry and plumbing.
Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.
Performs other duties as required.
Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.