Siesta Key Beach Attendant

Sarasota County Government • Siesta Key, FL

2d • $17

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide maintenance duties for all public areas including beaches, athletic areas, parks, natural areas, neighborhood parks, and other county facilities. This includes working on maintenance projects and various record-keeping duties. Examples of job responsibilities can be found below: Clean and help maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, and open areas in County parks, restroom facilities, and buildings. Clean, plant, fertilize, irrigate, mow, trim, and maintain grounds and play areas for beaches & natural areas. Cut, trim, water and fertilize general turf, trees, and bushes. Remove refuse and paper from grounds and buildings. Work on maintenance projects, set up and dismantle tables, chairs, and decorations associated with special functions and room/facility utilization. Operate heavy equipment, light automotive equipment, UTV’s, light landscape equipment, and hand tools. Keep operating records, and complete material requests, service requests, and work orders. Keep a schedule for maintenance work orders in assigned area(s). Perform daily safety checks and repairs as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with small tools and lightweight maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and help maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, and open areas in County parks, restroom facilities, and buildings.
• Clean, plant, fertilize, irrigate, mow, trim, and maintain grounds and play areas for beaches & natural areas.
• Cut, trim, water and fertilize general turf, trees, and bushes.
• Remove refuse and paper from grounds and buildings.
• Work on maintenance projects, set up and dismantle tables, chairs, and decorations associated with special functions and room/facility utilization.
• Operate heavy equipment, light automotive equipment, UTV’s, light landscape equipment, and hand tools.
• Keep operating records, and complete material requests, service requests, and work orders.
• Keep a schedule for maintenance work orders in assigned area(s).
• Perform daily safety checks and repairs as needed

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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