Maintenance Tech. I

Columbia County • LANDSCAPING & PARKS, FL

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About The Position

This is manual work directing and participating in landscape and park maintenance on County properties, including ball fields, roadside parks, boat ramps, playgrounds, and other facilities. The work includes routine groundskeeping and related maintenance tasks. The employee exercises some independent judgment when planning work methods and scheduling assignments. Work is checked by the Landscape and Parks Director for compliance with special instructions and general directions.

Indoor tasks may expose the employee to chemicals and noxious fumes. Outdoor tasks may involve exposure to insects, heights, confined areas, wildlife, and extreme weather. The employee is responsible for the satisfactory and safe operation of equipment and must pass a pre-employment physical screening eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to operate job-related machinery. The position may require work during a locally declared state of emergency and long hours on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical screening eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to operate job-related machinery.
• Ability to follow plans and assignments and work with a group of employees engaged in maintenance work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and logs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the general public.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and support broader organizational or team goals.
• Ability to work long hours on weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• One year of groundskeeping or similar maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education; this is preferred but not required.
• Experience in landscape and turf maintenance.
• Some knowledge of general plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
• CDL Class B Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Keep records and make reports to an administrative superior, including duties involving speaking, hearing, reading, and editing.
• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, dusting, emptying waste baskets, and vacuuming floors.
• Maintain lawns and grounds at various County sites.
• Periodically pressure wash County facilities, clean boardwalks and walk bridges, and set up the Pole Barn for reserved gatherings.
• Maintain records and prepare reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment, and work performed.
• Operate equipment including lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, hand saws, drills, buffing machines, carpentry tools, hand tools, and other required equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on lawn equipment and playgrounds.
• Work during a local declared state of emergency.
• Follow maintenance procedures, rules, regulations, and County personnel policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED